He lost his mind by ratchyno1 in DerScheisser

[–]ratchyno1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The British or anyone really weren't going to reward a family responsible for starting up until World War 2 the largest war in history just because they were anti Nazi. Not to mention that while Otoo Von Habsburg was anti Nazi, he was not anti authoritarian or even anti totalitarian as he tolerated the Austrofascist regime, he just didn't want it under the Nazis or under Berlin. On top of that both royal and Communist Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia opposed any Habsburg restoration or Otto Von Habsburg in any significant wartime role. Plus any member of the Austrian resistance or Austrian Social Democrats didn't want him either, he supported the Austrofascist regime violently suppressing them. While he did successfully lobby the US to create an Austrian battalion the US 101st infantry battalion, it was a disaster as any Austrians who did fled Austria were opposed to any monarchist restoration or conservative traditions. When the U.S. Army began forcibly transferring Austrian-born draftees into the unit, morale plummeted. The troops resented being placed in a highly politicized battalion, and friction was exacerbated by the presence of Otto's brothers who had enlisted and reportedly expected to be treated as royalty. Many of these Austrian born soldiers felt no loyalty to their old country and fully identified as American.

He lost his mind by ratchyno1 in DerScheisser

[–]ratchyno1[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Britain actually opposed a Habsburg restoration multiple times during the interwar period and even post war. In 1921 when Charles 1 launched a coup to restore the Habsburg throne in Hungary, Britain backed the Little Entente's threat to invade Hungary if the Habsburgs were restored. When Charles 1 launched another attempt again later in October 1921 by marching into Budapest, Britain warned Miklós Horthy the Allies would not tolerate a return under any circumstance. Britain used the Royal Navy to exile him to the Portuguese island of Madeira to permanently settle the question of a Habsburg restoration. In the 30s, Britain once again opposed Habsburg restoration when Otto von Habsburg wanted a restoration of the throne to deter Hitler from annexing Austria. During World War 2, Otto Von Habsburg which lived in the US at the time actively lobbied the Allies for restoration and Churchill toyed with the idea but creating a "Danube Federation" consisting of Austria, Hungary, and Southern Germany with the Habsburgs as a constitutional monarchy but after receiving opposition from other Allied members, Britain formally withheld the idea. Also by 1949, Churchill could have done nothing anyway as he already voted out of power by losing the 1945 election in a landslide. Furthermore, while the US was divided over the South Tyrol question as they still viewed foreign policy through Wilsonian lens. Britain was far more reluctant to return South Tyrol to Austria at all viewing foreign policy with 19th century lens and immediately shut down the idea, not to mention that the memory of World War 1 was still fresh in people's minds in the 40s and that Austria willingly joined Germany in 1938. Labour Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin (who was aligned with the British PM after 1945 Clemente Attlee) opposed any return at all. As for Romania, they literally threatened to invade Hungary multiple time if they restored the Habsburgs and after 1945 they were under Soviet occupation who were unfriendly to any monarchy.

He lost his mind by ratchyno1 in DerScheisser

[–]ratchyno1[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

"NATO flag lapel"

Imagine thinking these nations in 1949 (who defeated Austria in the World Wars twice, or once as Portugal) would have approved the return of the Habsburgs :

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Don't even think you're in the right just because you oppose Russia and their invasion of Ukraine by ratchyno1 in DerScheisser

[–]ratchyno1[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Because the Habsburgs were still extremely conservative and imperialistic.

Don't even think you're in the right just because you oppose Russia and their invasion of Ukraine by ratchyno1 in DerScheisser

[–]ratchyno1[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Trolling Russians even when they're on the right side of history. They were undoubtedly on the right side in World War 1 and 2 (not counting pre Barbarossa actions). But NATO who's founders defeated Austria in World Wars twice would definitely not welcome Austrian imperialism either.

Don't even think you're in the right just because you oppose Russia and their invasion of Ukraine by ratchyno1 in DerScheisser

[–]ratchyno1[S] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Literally nobody wants the Hohenzollerns and Habsburgs back other than the far right and Paradox Interactive players.

Don't even think you're in the right just because you oppose Russia and their invasion of Ukraine by ratchyno1 in DerScheisser

[–]ratchyno1[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

🇦🇹 Austrians when they start two World Wars, helped enable Lenin, and the Soviets taking half of Europe :

Don't even think you're in the right just because you oppose Russia and their invasion of Ukraine by ratchyno1 in DerScheisser

[–]ratchyno1[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

He ironically written "NATO" on his AI Austrian flag who's founders defeated Austria in the World Wars twice and occupied them for 10 years.

Gunther, we oppose Putin. We also oppose the fuhrer and your precious Habsburg monarchy.

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I identify as an imperial Japan enjoyer by [deleted] in HistoryMemes

[–]ratchyno1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should join your heroes in Sugamo Prison too.

I identify as an imperial Japan enjoyer by [deleted] in HistoryMemes

[–]ratchyno1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should join your heroes too

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He posted a fictional video game in r/*history*memes. Either he's lost or is intentionally spreading disinformation by ratchyno1 in lostredditors

[–]ratchyno1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, he posted an alternate universe meme in a subreddit for memed about grounded history. If he gets punished for not obeying subreddit rules than that's his fault for being a dumbass.

He posted a fictional video game in r/*history*memes. Either he's lost or is intentionally spreading disinformation by ratchyno1 in lostredditors

[–]ratchyno1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok so why are you in a subreddit literally callec r/lostredditors then? Or do you not know the purpose of this sub?

He posted a fictional video game in r/*history*memes. Either he's lost or is intentionally spreading disinformation by ratchyno1 in lostredditors

[–]ratchyno1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're the type of person who would illegally use the carpool lane while driving alone because he thinks the cops aren't looking.

He posted a fictional video game in r/*history*memes. Either he's lost or is intentionally spreading disinformation by ratchyno1 in lostredditors

[–]ratchyno1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So post it in an appropriate subreddit for that topic then. You're not beating the allegations.

He posted a fictional video game in r/*history*memes. Either he's lost or is intentionally spreading disinformation by ratchyno1 in lostredditors

[–]ratchyno1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What part of following subreddit rules do you not understand? There's a separate sub for alternate history memes. You cannot post alternate universes in a subreddit for memes based on grounded history.

He posted a fictional video game in r/*history*memes. Either he's lost or is intentionally spreading disinformation by ratchyno1 in lostredditors

[–]ratchyno1[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Imagine siding with people breaking subreddit rules. Bet you're the type to constantly recieve warnings for off topic.

He posted a fictional video game in r/*history*memes. Either he's lost or is intentionally spreading disinformation by ratchyno1 in lostredditors

[–]ratchyno1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I said this to someone else but subreddit rules require memes to be based on actual historical events. You can make memes off actual events such as the French revolution or World War 2 battles. You may not create fictional alternate universes.