Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
As we remember the fallen each year, we must remember all of them, from all the nations and groups, as well as those who fought and suffered the horrors of war. It is the words, "..all gave some, some gave all' that resonate.
The great general Robert E. Lee, spoke great truth in;
"..it is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it?.
War is indeed folly, but tragically peace can often only be gained through strength, BECAUSE of the fools and their greed.
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indeed, well spoken Jim about the horrors of war ...
reminds me as well of this song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doegoa3spKo
for those who are not familiar with the Black and Tans:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR711fMIU3o
with regards to Gallipoli , 2 battles ( Suvla and Sud el bar ) are also mentioned in this song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keWnPZOd2cw
showing the sad tragics of war indeed from many sides unfortunately....