What's your knowledge of history really like? [I Love History]

This morning I spent correcting the views of a senior academic fellow on the Maginot Line and why the Germans actually did win the Battle for France. I couldn't believe my ears that the knowledge of historical facts is this low. I had to remind him that the non-retrievement of damaged French tanks and such were really important details. Is knowledge is a real decline right now?

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BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

Arguing the point of which side won a battle reminds me of the time I spent arguing with a user who insisted that the Texans won the battle of the Alamo. No matter how many times I reminded him that the Mexican army killed every single American and took the church, he swore up and down that the Alamo men had driven off the Mexicans and stood triumphantly stop the mission in victory.

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val70 · 51-55

@BlueMetalChick Gosh, that's a metal band? Must be a big bicep ;)

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@val70 Oh no lol it's a Mexican street gang. Their insignia is a stylized "VL".

val70 · 51-55

@BlueMetalChick Right. My mistake. Do you like history?

SW-User

My knowledge of certain areas of history is fairly good and it should be, considering that I'm a history major. I have corrected many people on their flawed understanding of the Crusades, for example.

deadgerbil · 22-25

I think I have a decent understanding of it, and how to find out info about stuff I don't know. My interest in it kinda stems from me liking military vehicles, so that introduces various wars, politics behind them, etc.

val70 · 51-55

@deadgerbil Yes, but you're not going to make basic mistakes by saying that the Germans won because of the Maginot Line. I think.

deadgerbil · 22-25

@val70 I'd try to avoid it lol

Speaking of history stuff, ever hear of mark Felton? He has very good videos

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKTbhC0s5xg]

val70 · 51-55

@deadgerbil No, I haven't but I know about that invasion. I've collected the Osprey Military little booklets on 1940 and found those a bit too limited in their coverage also. Not many would know of the battles of Hannut and Stonne.

JustNik · 51-55, F

I think true knowledge of history has always been hit and miss. If you don’t go doing some serious digging on your own for real straight facts (where such things are available), you’re at the mercy of bias from so many directions.

Mamapolo2016 · F

Knowledge has become highly specialized, although a senior academic fellow ought to have a clue.

melbeacher · 56-60, M

"Fixed fortifications are a monument to the stupidity of man" George S. Patton

SW-User

Depends on what part of history we are talking about. I have a reasonable grasp of many significant events. The history of Ireland is something I know in detail though. I know more about that than any other place or time.

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