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MamodFan · Steam fanatic Joined: 23 Nov 2006 Posts: 1009

We must remember all those who lost their lives and those that were effected by conflict.
The vast majority of soldiers on both sides were just doing their job, look at the British, we shot our own troops during the 1st war.
We must not think of the Germans as the enemy and ignore their sacrifice.

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Atticman · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:51 am Post subject:

MamodFan · Steam fanatic Joined: 23 Nov 2006 Posts: 1009

Atticman · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

James · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

Great stories guys.

My mate from school has a Stuart tank, that his dad has taken over to Normandy for a re-inactment.

We shouldn't just remember Operation Overlord, but remember the whole war, AND world war 1. Thousands of people died for the freedom we enjoy today and I feel that most young people just don't care now a days.

Most of the German's DIDN'T follow the Nazis, but had no choice other than to do so.

Truth is most of them are extremely embarrased about the war!

I could NOT see today's youth doing what they did.

We shall never forget guys!
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James · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject:

James · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that guys

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Atticman · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:09 pm Post subject:

Thank you James.

johnreid · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:20 pm Post subject:

An interesting read, Untold Stories of D-Day
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2002/06/D-Day/allen-text/1
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James · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:53 am Post subject:

Ooo I'll read that when I get home, at school with 3 mins left on the PC.

Trying to read 3 days worth of posts.

Seriously guys, does this forum HAVE to be so popular?

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GUTMACH · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:42 am Post subject: Honor

Nice thread James.

I am a fifth generation American of German descendent, the family had to change their last name during the first and second world war, due to loyalty questions, and the like. My father and uncle both served in WW2, with my uncle losing his life in a B-24 crash in Guam.

Seventeen years ago (1991), I visited Arlington, where the war dead from the Civil War to present are buried. It made a deep impact on me, I was there for just over three hours, still can see the group of Japanese tourist around the JFK's gravesite, finding the tomb of President William H. Taft, and so many white crosses.

Anyway, glad to see this thread, very nice.

Wayde Gutman

James · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks mate

Sorry to hear of your uncle

I'm apsoloutely facsinated by the 2 world wars, I think that we MUST learn as much as we can from the survivors from all sides before it's too late.
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igy569 · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

I am also of a family that has been in the states since 1680 or so. Second son of franco-prussian royalty. I am almost ashamed to admit that Bonnie prince Charlie is one of my ancestors.
My original family name is VonKronmuller (not totally sure that is the exact spelling).

I was at Gettysburg last year, and found that one of my ancestors is on one of the memorials!!

J. Hobart Ward. I have his dress sword hanging on my mantle right behind me.

I knew that he (his first name was Judson), and a younger member, Franklin Pierce Mapes, fought in the Civil War. For the north of course, I come from a long line of new england yankees. My family has a really rich history, and have fought in all the major wars. Lost a few cousins in vietnam as well.
The unfortunate part is, that I have no contact with most of the family, cause I don't like them much!!!
I want to move south, Carolinas most likely. I do not like the cold.
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James · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject:

Wow!! That's amazing!! Tell us more

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