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[Paphitis]

Proti Anotera Taktiki Diokidi, Ammoxostos (behind fytorio)
Diabibasis oplon, ASM 13297

post yours if any...

We’re not convinced yet…

Sounds like KGB or CIA interrogation but I'll play along, see what is this leading to...

1. Ma ekames ena sovaro lathos me to tagma sou… sasto tsie xanagrapse mas to.

Proti Anotera Taktiki diokisi. I doubt you know where this HQ was because you are much younger than me so you probably never visited Barosi prior to 1974.

2. Inda vathmon en bou ishes?
Aplos stratiotis, odigos

3. Bios idan o dikitis sou?
Sianabas Christos, Elladitis apo Arta Ipirou.

And as a final test, tomorrow when you’re online I’ll ask you some quick, short, successive questions and you’ll be expected to respond IMMEDIATELY! No time to get help...

Eimai etoimos. esouni eisai?

If this is about my origin you will be surprised, I am more Cypriot than you... a veteran who actually took part in the 1974 war. We fought hard but when realizing the overwhealming force coming to us, we were ordered "anadiplosi" or retreat in English. All my fellow soldiers back then don't want to even hear about another war... you might have difficulty understanding this simply because you never participated in one. You are lucky you didn't so can never have a feel for it. Show respect to the Cypriots of 1974 and we will respect you in return.

Georgios100

PS. I am still waiting your CNG service record and ASM number. Please post it.

Those who fought valiantly for the defence of their own countries should be be proud of themselves. Ignore GR the keyboard warrior. He has never been in the 'sight' of an enemy gun.

Those that have fought for the defence of their nation which is still under foreign occupation would not be preaching for defence cuts but would advocate for rapid increases in defence expenditure so that the soldiers of tomorrow are better placed for the inevitable Turkish onslaught!

[georgios100]

Proti Anotera Taktiki Diokidi, Ammoxostos (behind fytorio)
Diabibasis oplon, ASM 13297

post yours if any...

We’re not convinced yet…

Sounds like KGB or CIA interrogation but I'll play along, see what is this leading to...

1. Ma ekames ena sovaro lathos me to tagma sou… sasto tsie xanagrapse mas to.

Proti Anotera Taktiki diokisi. I doubt you know where this HQ was because you are much younger than me so you probably never visited Barosi prior to 1974.

2. Inda vathmon en bou ishes?
Aplos stratiotis, odigos

3. Bios idan o dikitis sou?
Sianabas Christos, Elladitis apo Arta Ipirou.

And as a final test, tomorrow when you’re online I’ll ask you some quick, short, successive questions and you’ll be expected to respond IMMEDIATELY! No time to get help...

Eimai etoimos. esouni eisai?

If this is about my origin you will be surprised, I am more Cypriot than you... a veteran who actually took part in the 1974 war. We fought hard but when realizing the overwhealming force coming to us, we were ordered "anadiplosi" or retreat in English. All my fellow soldiers back then don't want to even hear about another war... you might have difficulty understanding this simply because you never participated in one. You are lucky you didn't so can never have a feel for it. Show respect to the Cypriots of 1974 and we will respect you in return.

Georgios100

PS. I am still waiting your CNG service record and ASM number. Please post it.

Those who fought valiantly for the defence of their own countries should be be proud of themselves. Ignore GR the keyboard warrior. He has never been in the 'sight' of an enemy gun.

I don't wish for anyone to enter into warfare hostilities... not a pleasant time by any account. It is a horrible situation... humans become animals... life means nothing. In the end, there can be only degrees of losing since friends or relatives get hurt or die from both sides. War is not a solution but a necessary evil. Post war, usually the problem still exists or becomes more bitter than before.

When observing the CNG obtaining more hardware, one can only think some sort of a preparation for future hostilities and tensions than can only lead to just more trouble, which we don't really need right now. Greece has fallen into this loophole for many years with no end in sight. I hope Cyprus can learn from that and maintain a decent & professional CNG.

It's not wrong to question the military budget of Cyprus.

Georgios100

PS Thanks for your response GR.

[Nikitas]

"It's not wrong to question the military budget of Cyprus. "

On the contrary, severe questioning of the military budget ensures that money is well spent and not going into the pockets of parasitic middle men. The so called patriotic duty to keep quiet on this matter is what led directly to the 1974 fiasco. Notpointing out the shortcomings is betrayal, not patriotism.

Even a non expert seeing the level of equipment of the NG in 1974 could tell that it was a recipe for disaster. Whoever approved the equipping (in the 1970s) of soldiers with WWI Lee Enfields and other antiquated euipment should have stood trial for treason.

[georgios100]

"It's not wrong to question the military budget of Cyprus. "

On the contrary, severe questioning of the military budget ensures that money is well spent and not going into the pockets of parasitic middle men. The so called patriotic duty to keep quiet on this matter is what led directly to the 1974 fiasco. Notpointing out the shortcomings is betrayal, not patriotism.

Even a non expert seeing the level of equipment of the NG in 1974 could tell that it was a recipe for disaster. Whoever approved the equipping (in the 1970s) of soldiers with WWI Lee Enfields and other antiquated euipment should have stood trial for treason.

I second that.

In 1974, when the war broke out, all our "junk" tanks, trucks etc got stuck or blew engines in the field. The reserves that were called in to fight had no rifles to be given (most of them brought in their shotguns... What a disgrace! We were defending with light machine guns and martinia, trenched into the hill sides of keryneia. Others were roaming into villages with no orders. Most of the troops didn't know where to go & leadership was poor, to say the list. We were not ready to defend but we still inflicted considerable damage, while it lasted.

From history alone, lessons can be learned. The CNG must be totally overhauled & become more efficient with less budgetary expenses. Just buying more hardware wont cut it. We need to see more professionalism and expertise in the field, not just more bodies & arms.

Georgios100

[Cap]

Georgios bro, as much as I respect you, your intellect and contribution to this forum, I think I'm one iota away of blowing a fkn gasket the next time I see a signed signature after every friggin post!

I sure as hell wasn't taught to do that at school!

[georgios100]

Georgios bro, as much as I respect you, your intellect and contribution to this forum, I think I'm one iota away of blowing a fkn gasket the next time I see a signed signature after every friggin post!

I sure as hell wasn't taught to do that at school!

Sorry about that. I usually sign all my posts by default. If you find this unnecessary, I'll refrain from doing so in the future. I hope your gasket is still in place and intact.

[Cap]

Georgios bro, as much as I respect you, your intellect and contribution to this forum, I think I'm one iota away of blowing a fkn gasket the next time I see a signed signature after every friggin post!

I sure as hell wasn't taught to do that at school!

Sorry about that. I usually sign all my posts by default. If you find this unnecessary, I'll refrain from doing so in the future. I hope your gasket is still in place and intact.

I guess its force of habit then. hehe

[Oracle]

I think Get Real! has conducted the definitive test.

I for one am prepared to accept georgios100 as a GC and apologise to him, humbly and profusely, and look forward to more of his (unorthodox) posts.

[Cap]

Georgios100 is a class act. The real deal. Said so from the start.
I think GR is only starting to find that out!! hehe

[Oracle]

I'll give you that, Cap!

But, georgios100 is only a little more digestible than Bananiot, and as such we need to keep an eye on him!