Battle of France book

[Franek Grabowski]

Ruy
I do not think that comments of Chris or me were unconstructive. Phoney War and French Campaign (or Battle of France) are two distinctive periods as was Polish Campaign or Battle of Denmark and Norway.
The same about the number of nations/countries involved.
I guess the bulk of the book will be filed by details of crashed aircraft, and such inaccuracies would be a fraction of the book, nonetheless I cannot consider them unsignificant. This is founded criticism, and frankly, I have no idea, why any such critical remarks cause such a furious reaction.
I must note here, that removing Czechoslovakia and Poland is fulfilling Hitler's dream of erasing those countries. No, I am not suggesting anything, but perhaps an ignorance that caused a certain British FO minister to claim the Russian border is on Vistula river.

[Andy Saunders]

In an attempt to lighten things a little, could I suggest that if it ever goes to reprint the title is changed to something a little more, well, snappy? How about:

"The War In The Air from some unspecified date in 1939 to some uncontrovesial date prior to the Battle of Britain; Several Nations locked in Air Combat and involving representatives of all Beligerent Nations"

That should about cover it.

[tagjagd]

Dear Franek,

Originally Posted by Franek Grabowski

I must note here, that removing Czechoslovakia and Poland is fulfilling Hitler's dream of erasing those countries.

I can't believe you're ignoring the brave contributions of the Luxembourgers, Andorrans, Rhodesians and Mauritanians!! Not to mention those magnificent South Moluccans. Hitler wasn't too fond of those countries either.

I find the title inaccurate, misleading and offensive ... I guess the bulk of the book will be filed by details of crashed aircraft, and such inaccuracies would be a fraction of the book

Your many grievances have been duly noted. Repeating them ad nauseam will NOT result in the book being boycotted. I would suggest that you express your outrage by not buying a copy, and then moving on. Please!

Frankly, I have no idea, why any such critical remarks cause such a furious reaction.

Here's a clue: It's not the message, it's the messenger. Get it?