Remembrance of war all too often descends to glorification of war, it seems to me. Once, many, many years ago I was taken to a Legion Hall, and was struck by the fact that the veterans talks of war as though it had been a sport, with emotions verging on nostalgia. I remember clearly one fellow, talking about an air raid over Germany describing it as “being lively over the sight, but we got got rid of a lot of Huns that night.” I do not wear a poppy!
Have bookmarked the videos. Shall see at leisure. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWe shall not sleep though poppies grow... 👍
ReplyDeleteHi Yam - lovely to hear - thank you ... we need to remember, particularly those suffering now - with thoughts - Hilary
ReplyDeleteI noticed the poppies around the war memorial in Dunoon last week.
ReplyDeleteThe poppies are beautiful, a lovely flower for Remembrance Day. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!
ReplyDeletethe first one would be good to show in schools, in a history class.
ReplyDeleteRemembrance of war all too often descends to glorification of war, it seems to me. Once, many, many years ago I was taken to a Legion Hall, and was struck by the fact that the veterans talks of war as though it had been a sport, with emotions verging on nostalgia. I remember clearly one fellow, talking about an air raid over Germany describing it as “being lively over the sight, but we got got rid of a lot of Huns that night.” I do not wear a poppy!
ReplyDeleteThe song is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Molly In Flanders Field is absolutely beautiful
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
I really admire Sabaton for their historical accounts, and songs!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful videos, Thanks for sharing
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