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FYI: The assault, which lasted less than two hours, claimed the lives of more than 2,500 people, wounded 1,000 more and damaged or destroyed 18 American ships and nearly 300 airplanes. Almost half of the casualties at Pearl Harbor occurred on the naval battleship USS Arizona, which was hit four times by Japanese bombers. Regards, Ted http://www.historynet.com/pearl-harbor
Thanks @Ted. And, although hard for me to believe, too; is that the Vietnam War, more or less officially started 50 years ago. I still recall speaking with my father and some of his friends about WWII. Some would talk about some things and others would not discuss anything. I didn't understand as a boy about this; but learned why some wouldn't talk about anything. The same applies to those I now know, regarding Vietnam. I guess we be gett'in older, eh? Take care there, near Chi'town. Catch
Hi Catch. I grew up with my father saying nothing about the war he served in (World One), and becoming upset when I read descriptions in All Quiet on the Western Front (which I was required to read in high school.) This past year I visited Belgium, and went to a small American cemetery in Flanders. Years ago I visited similar sites in eastern France. What arrested me most was the flatness of the 'low countries' and the fact that you could see the six mile division between opposing forces. Back and forth. Back and forth. For 4 years. 1 million dead. Farmers are still digging up things I would rather not describe. Europe has not forgotten. best,hawk
The ANZAK Memorial honors both the Australians and the New Zealanders who gave all at Gallipoli in World War I. It was a tragic decsion to land there with a terrific loss of life, both human and animal.
The song "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" captures the horrors. Here is a Link to one version:
I posted the specific "And the Band. Played Waltzing Matilda" link because of the poignant WW I photos that accompanied the song. They are terrific; I'm not especially impressed with the singing.
Here is a Link to a Liam Clancy version of the piece that I find emotionally charged and spot on target:
That's an excellent shot of the memorial Mr. Chisum and exactly what it looks like at night. It's hard not to be moved by it. You can go inside during the day to view displays and an eternal flame, and the memorial is patrolled/watched at night by no less than 2 guards.
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And, although hard for me to believe, too; is that the Vietnam War, more or less officially started 50 years ago. I still recall speaking with my father and some of his friends about WWII. Some would talk about some things and others would not discuss anything. I didn't understand as a boy about this; but learned why some wouldn't talk about anything. The same applies to those I now know, regarding Vietnam.
I guess we be gett'in older, eh?
Take care there, near Chi'town.
Catch
This past year I visited Belgium, and went to a small American cemetery in Flanders. Years ago I visited similar sites in eastern France.
What arrested me most was the flatness of the 'low countries' and the fact that you could see the six mile division between opposing forces. Back and forth. Back and forth. For 4 years. 1 million dead. Farmers are still digging up things I would rather not describe.
Europe has not forgotten.
best,hawk
The ANZAK Memorial honors both the Australians and the New Zealanders who gave all at Gallipoli in World War I. It was a tragic decsion to land there with a terrific loss of life, both human and animal.
The song "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" captures the horrors. Here is a Link to one version:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cZqN1glz4JY
It's a haunting reminder.
Best Regards.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_War_Memorial#/image/File:ANZAC_Memorial_Sydney_Australia_-_June_2007.jpg
I posted the specific "And the Band. Played Waltzing Matilda" link because of the poignant WW I photos that accompanied the song. They are terrific; I'm not especially impressed with the singing.
Here is a Link to a Liam Clancy version of the piece that I find emotionally charged and spot on target:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCekeoSTwg
Enjoy. Just feel the empathy.
Best Wishes.
http://www.picsearch.com/imageDetail.cgi?id=LP0jaBnqMISxtSLAUTpxS9_2E-t84URNK9tmyxeFqbo&start=1&q=USS Arizona