Worst war to be stuck in

Diogenes Of Pumpkintown · 08-22-2001, 04:03 PM

Something of a thought exercise here, and Yorick there is no need for another "all wars are bad" speech -- I agree already

Of all the wars in the past, which is the one you would consider the worst to have been stuck in as a participant?

I would say World War I, specifically on the Western Front. Paraphrasing Ernest Hemingway, there has never been such dreadful, colossally mismanaged butchery on the face of this earth as occurred in the 4 years of that war.

Gabe · 08-22-2001, 04:19 PM

I have to say the Crusades spring to mind, miles and miles with no medical help, battles that were little more then brawls and emenys that take no prisoners and if you did die they was often know around to morun or even give you a buiral(?). Who knows how many died in that one.

------------------

The angel's MIA.

domingo · 08-22-2001, 04:29 PM

definately WWI it was the first modern war ..... they didn't even know what they had gotten into. Must have been very shocking seeing as how the last war was fought with rifles that took 1 min. to load.

Kaz · 08-22-2001, 05:14 PM

It depends. All wars are awful to be in if youre a civilian. If youre a soldier... ill have to think about this. If you count civilians, id say the thirty years war in europe 1618-1648

Yorick · 08-22-2001, 05:17 PM

The one in which I would have died.

------------------
I am the walrus!.... er, no hang on....

A fair dinkum laughing Hyena!

oldbittercraig · 08-22-2001, 05:43 PM

WWII at the siege of Stalingrad...

SSJ4Sephiroth · 08-22-2001, 07:14 PM

well, for the States, id hafta say the Civil War, but for other countries...

possibly the Vietnam War. guerilla warfare and snipers and that crap is terrible, especially if air support is added.

------------------
It's simple. Once the Planet is hurt, it gathers Spirit Energy to heal the injury. The amount of energy gathered depends on the size of the injury...What would happen if there was an injury that threatened the very life of the Planet? Think how much energy would be gathered! Ha, ha, ha. And at the center of that injury, wil be me. All that boundless energy will be mine. By merging with the energy of the Planet, I will be come a new life form, a new existence. Melding with the Planet, I will cease to exist as I am now. Only to be reborn as a 'God' to rule over every living soul.

John D Harris · 08-22-2001, 09:44 PM

American Civil War

------------------

"the memories of a man in his old age,
are deeds of a man in his prime"

Sir Taliesin · 08-22-2001, 10:56 PM

Agreed John D. From the American stand point it would have to be the Civil War.
Divided the whole country and we still feel it even today.

All wars are terrible, unfortuately some are necessary. WWII had to be fought or we'd have all been saying Heil Hitler or bowing to the Rising Sun. Vietnam is a good example of a war that probably should have never happened. No one gained a thing in that war. We didn't, I know and I think that is why Americans are so reluctant to get involved anymore, except when it effects our interests.

------------------
Sir Taliesin

If they take my gun can I still use my Axe?

WOLFGIR · 08-23-2001, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kaz:
It depends. All wars are awful to be in if youre a civilian. If youre a soldier... ill have to think about this. If you count civilians, id say the thirty years war in europe 1618-1648

After having reead a really thick book about that war, I have to agree. The most casualties came from moving to or from a new battlefield. An army of tenthousand men (not including the families, tross and support) Could loose maybe a hundred man in a battle, but loose more or less all horses and up to 1000 men every month to cold, starvation, diseases, robbers. This is one of the absolutley most gruesome wars ever.

The war was real costly for civilians, many took to joining one of the armies since they at least could be lucky. The civilians were not. Many cities were butchered to the last man. In this war, it became a war of money and wealth, The armies were forces in their own. The leaders of both crown and church stood helplessy and looked upon the chaos they had created. From a holy war and the fight to free cities and countries from opressors. Most countries fought for glory, prestige and money and food!

Also remember that at this time, people were living worse than in the medieval times, worse hygie and alot of diseases and alot of filth and bad years for crops..

------------------

Yawning lazywolf dreaming about nice little fairies...zzzzz
Wolfgirs lair
once-upon-a-paper

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Worst Sig?	Sir Degrader	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	12	07-24-2004 10:12 PM
Worst Food Ever	Ladyzekke	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	49	11-12-2003 05:04 AM
Chapter 2....Kind of stuck....Well, Majorly Stuck	Guenhwyvar & Catti-brie	Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2 Also SoU & HotU Forum	6	10-15-2002 10:24 PM
Worst NPC ever?	Link	Baldurs Gate II: Shadows of Amn & Throne of Bhaal	38	03-11-2002 05:24 PM
the worst	Barb	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	24	11-22-2001 01:38 PM

08-22-2001, 04:03 PM	#1
Diogenes Of Pumpkintown Banned User Join Date: August 9, 2001 Location: ... Posts: 694	Something of a thought exercise here, and Yorick there is no need for another "all wars are bad" speech -- I agree already Of all the wars in the past, which is the one you would consider the worst to have been stuck in as a participant? I would say World War I, specifically on the Western Front. Paraphrasing Ernest Hemingway, there has never been such dreadful, colossally mismanaged butchery on the face of this earth as occurred in the 4 years of that war.

08-22-2001, 04:19 PM	#2
Gabe Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 17, 2001 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 41	I have to say the Crusades spring to mind, miles and miles with no medical help, battles that were little more then brawls and emenys that take no prisoners and if you did die they was often know around to morun or even give you a buiral(?). Who knows how many died in that one. ------------------ The angel's MIA.

08-22-2001, 04:29 PM	#3
domingo Zhentarim Guard Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: St. George Utah USA Posts: 331	definately WWI it was the first modern war ..... they didn't even know what they had gotten into. Must have been very shocking seeing as how the last war was fought with rifles that took 1 min. to load.

08-22-2001, 05:14 PM	#4
Kaz Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: August 16, 2001 Location: UK Posts: 2,891	It depends. All wars are awful to be in if youre a civilian. If youre a soldier... ill have to think about this. If you count civilians, id say the thirty years war in europe 1618-1648

08-22-2001, 05:17 PM	#5
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 53 Posts: 9,246	The one in which I would have died. ------------------ I am the walrus!.... er, no hang on.... A fair dinkum laughing Hyena!

08-22-2001, 05:43 PM	#6
oldbittercraig Elminster Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ, us Posts: 435	WWII at the siege of Stalingrad...

08-22-2001, 07:14 PM	#7
SSJ4Sephiroth Beholder Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: The Outside Looking In Age: 38 Posts: 4,361	well, for the States, id hafta say the Civil War, but for other countries... possibly the Vietnam War. guerilla warfare and snipers and that crap is terrible, especially if air support is added. ------------------ It's simple. Once the Planet is hurt, it gathers Spirit Energy to heal the injury. The amount of energy gathered depends on the size of the injury...What would happen if there was an injury that threatened the very life of the Planet? Think how much energy would be gathered! Ha, ha, ha. And at the center of that injury, wil be me. All that boundless energy will be mine. By merging with the energy of the Planet, I will be come a new life form, a new existence. Melding with the Planet, I will cease to exist as I am now. Only to be reborn as a 'God' to rule over every living soul.

08-22-2001, 09:44 PM	#8
John D Harris Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Northport,Alabama, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,577	American Civil War ------------------ "the memories of a man in his old age, are deeds of a man in his prime"

08-22-2001, 10:56 PM	#9
Sir Taliesin Silver Dragon Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Age: 62 Posts: 1,641	Agreed John D. From the American stand point it would have to be the Civil War. Divided the whole country and we still feel it even today. All wars are terrible, unfortuately some are necessary. WWII had to be fought or we'd have all been saying Heil Hitler or bowing to the Rising Sun. Vietnam is a good example of a war that probably should have never happened. No one gained a thing in that war. We didn't, I know and I think that is why Americans are so reluctant to get involved anymore, except when it effects our interests. ------------------ Sir Taliesin If they take my gun can I still use my Axe?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)