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Originally Posted by Nick Beale
Facts are however open to interpretation and reinterpretation, part of the historian’s job.
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Sorry Nick, wrong.
Facts are 'non-negotiable'.
The
reason why a fact happened is open to interpretation. As I have said before: Fact - Erprobungsgruppe 210 hit Croydon on 15th August. The correct target was Kenley. WHY the unit attacked Croydon is open to anyone's interpretation/viewpoint. However, the fact is indisputable.
The same problem arises with Dowding. People STILL believe today that he was sacked at the end of the BoB, when in fact he took retirement that had been deferred three times.