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    I was sent the following rather angry email.....

    "How do you KNOW he was an offensive pioneer officer? He was probably a VERY nice man, loved by his family, respected by his comrades, kind to kittens, liked sunset walks on the beach. It isn't like you to be so judgemental."

    Like with many things in this hobby, you have to go with educated guesses. "How do you KNOW Germans snipers did not wear purple helmets as night camouflage!" or "How do you KNOW that .."...

    certain things you just "know".... like tankers are lazy buggers who dont want to walk, Artillerymen hide waaaay behind the front, pioneers are obnoxious and if it wasn't for the infantry (Queen of battle), wars would be a waste of time.

    So, I stick with my original... this is an offensive Pionier Leutnant!

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    I was sent the following rather angry email.....

    "How do you KNOW he was an offensive pioneer officer? He was probably a VERY nice man, loved by his family, respected by his comrades, kind to kittens, liked sunset walks on the beach. It isn't like you to be so judgemental."

    Like with many things in this hobby, you have to go with educated guesses. "How do you KNOW Germans snipers did not wear purple helmets as night camouflage!" or "How do you KNOW that .."...

    certain things you just "know".... like tankers are lazy buggers who dont want to walk, Artillerymen hide waaaay behind the front, pioneers are obnoxious and if it wasn't for the infantry (Queen of battle), wars would be a waste of time.

    So, I stick with my original... this is an offensive Pionier Leutnant!

    Chris,

    What a ridiculous comment from this person. Of course you can make your pioneer whatever you like. Some people have a lot of nerve. I think the Brits have an apropriate response, "Pi.. off!"

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    Chris,

    What a ridiculous comment from this person. Of course you can make your pioneer whatever you like. Some people have a lot of nerve. I think the Brits have an apropriate response, "Pi.. off!"

    Yes! Thats it! I will print out a speach bubble and glue it on the wall next to him! If he says "P.Off" to all and sundry... they are bound to find him offensive! ;-)

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    Chis,

    I think your "angry" e-mail was an attempt at humor, albeit a failed one.

    Chip

    Chip

    Maybe he was from Yorkshire? many old timers don't go for sarkie humour and are still at entry level ie: a custard pie in the face and the fickle finger of fate award.

    "Sock it to me" :)

    Eric

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