jpm1 Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 you know war passages famous for being examples of dignity , galantry or honor post them . These guys shouldn't be forgotten 1914 august 6th WWI , the light cruiser SMS Dresden intercepts a british cargo , the Drumcliffe off brazilian coast . The cargo is full of women and children , the british captain swears that he didn't know war started (two days ago) . Even with a wireless station on board the Dresden captain Fritz Lьdecke let it proceed link (scroll down for english) British/french 100 years war 1367 . Du Guesclin one of the greatest french soldier (a templar) ever is captured during Najera battle by the black prince (british) . The black prince full of respect in front of such man lets his captive fix the amount of the ransom . Du Guesclin fixes a huge amount (60000 florins) , the british queen takes on her own money to pay a huge part of the amount . and Du guesclin at that time was known for being a great strategist and a major threat for the British (Du Guesclin then , won't cease winning major victories for France) 1380 (july 13) Du Guesclin dies while making the siege of Chвteauneuf-de-Randon , the town governor comes in person put the town key on Du Guesclin coffin SU-25 missions [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
zakobi Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Don't forget the german U-boot captain who took aboard or put the survivors from his attack, on life-rafts. When a allied bomber showed up he was forced to dive, as it started attacking him.
mikoyan Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 What about the Red Baron; when he died the enemy honored him like a hero, those where the days!
jpm1 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 Don't forget the german U-boot captain who took aboard or put the survivors from his attack, on life-rafts. When a allied bomber showed up he was forced to dive, as it started attacking him. i wanted to add it but finally i didn't , because while reading the story again i learned that it was a boat full of axis allies prisonners (italians) , however it still stays a beautiful act of war http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Laconia_(1921) . before that incident and still after U-boots captains used to help shipwreck victims as they could by giving food or sending uncripted messages SU-25 missions [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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