Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
Nazi Coin
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="JBK, post: 47534, member: 1101"]This is my point exactly. This is why the USA took (and takes) an active role in world politics. It can not afford to sit by and see what happens, as many foreign countries have the luxury of doing. Of course there are honest disagreements on certain issues, but the US will always be more active than passive and that is what gets the US resented by some people. </p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, this month we are seeing some 60th anniversaries, since it was the end of the European war in April 45. Another piece of food for thought....there are precious few examples of US/Allied "occupation money" (other than MPCs) - and that says quite a bit. The Germans, for example, were issuing their own money in 48, even before the formal establishment of their new post-war govt. Not bad, if you ask me (both for the intentions of the "occupiers", and for the abilities/committment of the "occupied" to recover from the war). </p><p><br /></p><p>BTW - exactly what did Germany spend for money in May 45 through 48? I think I saw some bank money orders that circulated, but what else did they use?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="JBK, post: 47534, member: 1101"]This is my point exactly. This is why the USA took (and takes) an active role in world politics. It can not afford to sit by and see what happens, as many foreign countries have the luxury of doing. Of course there are honest disagreements on certain issues, but the US will always be more active than passive and that is what gets the US resented by some people. Yes, this month we are seeing some 60th anniversaries, since it was the end of the European war in April 45. Another piece of food for thought....there are precious few examples of US/Allied "occupation money" (other than MPCs) - and that says quite a bit. The Germans, for example, were issuing their own money in 48, even before the formal establishment of their new post-war govt. Not bad, if you ask me (both for the intentions of the "occupiers", and for the abilities/committment of the "occupied" to recover from the war). BTW - exactly what did Germany spend for money in May 45 through 48? I think I saw some bank money orders that circulated, but what else did they use?[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
Nazi Coin
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...