• German Pensioner hiding a full, intact Panther Tank, Torpedo and Flak 88 in his basement uncovered
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The government must be afraid he'll start the 4th Reich. Seriously, sometimes it seems like they think people are 1 swastika away for becoming the next Hitler.
[QUOTE=chunkymonkey;48117131]The government must be afraid he'll start the 4th Reich. Seriously, sometimes it seems like they think people are 1 swastika away for becoming the next Hitler.[/QUOTE] It feels like the German government thinks that the public is one step away from picking up helmets and MP40s and then marching into Poland. Everyone laughs at the stuff like "Haha Germany can't get an uncensored Wolfenstein!" but that shit is actually kind of scary.
[QUOTE=JCDentonUNATCO;48117164]It feels like the German government thinks that the public is one step away from picking up helmets and MP40s and then marching into Poland. Everyone laughs at the stuff like "Haha Germany can't get an uncensored Wolfenstein!" but that shit is actually kind of scary.[/QUOTE] The german government is very strict and harsh about the events during World War 2, naturally it makes sense considering what atrocities have been committed and how it influenced our entire world. They desperately try to get hold of anything related to that part of history. But World War 2 happened quite a while ago and the general populace is a bit disconnected from it, it's not fresh in their memories, it's not forgotten of course but it's simply a thing of the past. On the other hand, the divide of germany between communists and the west is a far more common topic and many people experience it first hand.
[QUOTE=teh pirate;48116490]So what if he does? Honestly, the way Germany treats its own history is alarming to me. I can understand a ban on new-made items of Nazi theme, but destroying bits of that very real history that have survived up to this point -- I don't understand what anyone gains from that.[/QUOTE] no "so what", I didn't imply anything, you did. I just stated the known [editline]4th July 2015[/editline] the main issue is not even the guns and stuff, legally speaking. the main issue is that he also possesses quite a lot of Nazi art pieces and trade of those has been forbidden since basically 49 and there is just no way he could've acquired some of them legally
[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;48113568]Here's hoping it gets put in that bigass tank museum[/QUOTE] Yeah, it's a piece of histories (not just the one). Man, if it gets into a museum, they should have it's history of being in the guy's possession as well as the history behind that kind of tank.
[QUOTE=ironman17;48120453]Yeah, it's a piece of histories (not just the one). Man, if it gets into a museum, they should have it's history of being in the guy's possession as well as the history behind that kind of tank.[/QUOTE] The fact that he used it as a reverse ambulance (bringing doctors to patients) during a snowstorm is definitely worth mentioning, but I would prefer if they left it in his possession considering he kind of owns it.
[QUOTE=Sableye;48113650]"Goodentaug neighbor, just put to get a pint and a bit of sausage!" [B]*crushes neighbors gulf*[/B] "Woops"[/QUOTE] That would admittedly be a real shame... [IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0MX-_Gzlr9c/UdbDvHFASKI/AAAAAAANU10/8t_58AaxqWY/s1600/Cam-Shaft-Porsche-997-Turbo-12.jpg[/IMG]
plot twist, the raid was indeed about his nazi art pieces and they just happened to discover the tank in the wake but media doesn't report on that
Preparations for greece i see
[QUOTE=Xmeagol;48122435]Preparations for greece i see[/QUOTE] if we continue what we did up to now we'll lend them the money to buy the tank from us
[QUOTE=Killuah;48122588]if we continue what we did up to now we'll lend them the money to buy the tank from us[/QUOTE] The value of an original panther is, if I had to guess, starting at $3,000,000 for one in a reasonable condition. It would hardly surprise me if it fetched twice that though.
i don't know or care it was a jab at greece buying so many weapons from germany
[QUOTE=Terminutter;48115561]That so needs to be taken to the War and Peace revival show this year.[/QUOTE] im heading down to that this year for the first time! mostly do the Military odyssey at Maidstone every year
I'd imagine its going to end up in a museum somewere close-by. They can't really sell it as it would look unprofession & the previous owner of the tank wouldn't see any of the green from the proceeds. Bad publicity.
I hope they'll give the tank and the flak88 back to their owner and if, sadly, it doesn't happen, the Münster panzermuseum will acquire them.
[QUOTE=cr2142;48127049]im heading down to that this year for the first time! mostly do the Military odyssey at Maidstone every year[/QUOTE] I've gone twice. The first time was best, the second I was volunteering to herd 5 year olds around. I'm going again this year, it is great to see all of the things there, I think you will enjoy it!
[QUOTE=Terminutter;48134789]I've gone twice. The first time was best, the second I was volunteering to herd 5 year olds around. I'm going again this year, it is great to see all of the things there, I think you will enjoy it![/QUOTE] sweet, I went to Military odyssey every year consecutive for about 6-7 years now, the only year I didnt go was last year really. This year however, im 17 now; and im going purely for the photography opportunities. Bringing some friends along too for them to get to experience the living history stuff.
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