90 years ago, the guns fell silent at the end of the great war. It is estimated that twenty million people died.
At the end of World War two, more than 70 million more were dead, most of them Civilians.
When I was a young man, the Royal British Legion people worried that their members were getting older and that one day, people would forget.
The Government, however, continue to send our soldiers into battle, poorly prepared and not entirely certain what they are fighting for.
Armies should protect the homeland robustly, not fight other people’s wars.
Let the guns fall silent again one day, in Afghanistan, Iraq & Kosovo.
Also remember that not all armed forces are soldiers- the Police are also sent into battle, often poorly prepared, poorly led and not entirely certain what they are fighting for.
Let the guns never sound in anger again, particularly in Stockwell.
Very nice Ian. My grandfather came back from the Great War without one of his ear drums. He went on to have a family and a successful career. So many others did not.
Comment by Colin Campbell — November 13, 2008 @ 2:02 pm
Colin, My Granddads returned from WWII with shrapnel but no lasting damage.
Comment by Shades — November 13, 2008 @ 7:54 pm