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14Bore20 Feb 2011 6:59 a.m. PST

How is it possible for this to go on so long?

Gazzola20 Feb 2011 7:47 a.m. PST

It has been going on for so long because certain parties refused to change. Myself and other posters have requested Mr. Hollins to move on,a s Kevin did long ago, and stop using this site to continue his grudge war based on someone daring to say something negative about his past work. That seems years ago but he still kept bringing it up. And if someone dared to criticise his work or postings, his followers jumped in and attacked whoever made the posting, while Mr. Hollins suggested people ignore those making questions he didn't like. He has recently answered some basic Austrian questions, which is what he used to be respected for. Hopefully, Mr. Hollins has, at last, moved on and this thread will end. But it would have ended a long time ago, had Mr. Hollins acted more like a gentleman. I have nothing against Mr. Hollins, who had actually helped me in the past, and I hope he has called off his one man war now, for everyone's sake, especially his own. This is not a bait but a plea for progress.

10th Marines20 Feb 2011 9:23 a.m. PST

John,

Well said.

Sincerely,
Kevin

SJDonovan20 Feb 2011 9:39 a.m. PST

@Gazzola

You had me fooled there. I thought you were being sanctimonious until you delivered the punchline:

"This is not a bait but a plea for progress."

That's priceless. I never realised you had such a dry sense of humour.

Tea Lover20 Feb 2011 10:40 a.m. PST

The Thread has moved on in that we are now able to contemplate the relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill – and suddenly my interest is rekindled…

Gazzola20 Feb 2011 2:22 p.m. PST

SJDonovan

It was meant in total seriousness. But I can well understand why you might not believe it, because it is often hard to believe anything anyone says at times in certain threads. But I repeat, I was being serious. I really do hope that things have progressed and that, from now on, Mr. Hollins can prove he has moved on by sticking to answering questions relating to Austrian matters. I'm sure that will please everyone. It will certainly please me and I am sure it will please you.

Personal logo 4th Cuirassier Supporting Member of TMP20 Feb 2011 2:33 p.m. PST

Actually I've always suspected that Marlborough was either underrated or overrated. IIRC the Englsh / British component of the armies that won Blenheim etc was a minority with most of the troops being provided by Austria.

That's about all I know. Read about him when I was, I dunno, 11, and that would be about it.

Can anyone suggest any reading?

14Bore20 Feb 2011 2:43 p.m. PST

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4th @ Here you go

mekelnborg20 Feb 2011 2:56 p.m. PST

Thanks Dave. I always wondered why Churchill put in so much of the yammering of the women, but the queen's mood change seems to have changed everything. A long peace followed, too.

You know 4th Cuir that may be joking but it does bring this thing full circle back to the OP wanting to know more about Peter Hofschroer, in the first place with the Christmas gift.

14Bore20 Feb 2011 2:58 p.m. PST

Mekeinborg@ That would be a fitting way to end this

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx20 Feb 2011 5:30 p.m. PST

Can I just add that Chandler always said that he was more interested in Marlborough than N, despite how it may seem (including having that bizarre affliction of only being able to speak French just after he had his stroke).

Osprey already have a Commander on Marlborough – jokingly I suggested one on Eugen, but was rather slapped down!
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14Bore20 Feb 2011 5:53 p.m. PST

Maybe the joking got you shot down, Eugen is a fascinating character

Personal logo 4th Cuirassier Supporting Member of TMP20 Feb 2011 6:16 p.m. PST

that bizarre affliction of only being able to speak French just after he had his stroke

Who had that, Chandler or Marlborough?

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx21 Feb 2011 3:18 a.m. PST

Chandler – it was said that the Emperor had finally taken him over!

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