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Who are the people who have been buried in Flanders fields?
yes 788,000 were more like a million actually. took place at Belgium where the soldierss fell, John Mcrae a british soldier wrote a poem "In FLanders Field" to this day that is why we have remembernce day on the 11day of the 11th month :D Hope this helped
How many American soldiers were killed at flanders?
None, the Flanders Fields is referring to the First World War, and an area in or near Belgium. British & Belgian soldiers fought in this area in WWI. American soldiers fought in France further south, except for some pilots.
How many graves are in Flanders Fields?
There are no graves marked in Flanders Fields, as there is no specific place. It is a part of a famous WW1 poem, and generically refers to the fighting places in the northern part of Belgium known as Flanders. The poem ("In Flanders Fields") was written by a Canadian physician John McCrae in 1915, and memorializes those killed in fighting in WW1.
What is the significance of wearing a poppy?
The poppyis from Flanders fields where many men fought and died. After the war poppys grew and there i also a peoem called.'In flanders feilds'.
How many confederate soldiers are buried at Arlington?
20000
Where and what is flanders field?
Flanders Fields is a region in Belgium where many battles were fought during World War I. It is also the setting for the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae, which honors fallen soldiers and has become a symbol of remembrance for those who died in war.
How many American soldiers were killed at flanders?
None, the Flanders Fields is referring to the First World War, and an area in or near Belgium. British & Belgian soldiers fought in this area in WWI. American soldiers fought in France further south, except for some pilots.
Who are the people who have been buried in Flanders fields?
yes 788,000 were more like a million actually. took place at Belgium where the soldierss fell, John Mcrae a british soldier wrote a poem "In FLanders Field" to this day that is why we have remembernce day on the 11day of the 11th month :D Hope this helped
The story of poppies at Flanders field?
One day a Canadian soldier Saw rows upon row of Poppys in Flanders fielsBelgium. Many Soldiers that fought there died and were buried there. so by wearing a poppy is just our way of remembering our fallen soldiers.
How many graves are in Flanders Fields?
There are no graves marked in Flanders Fields, as there is no specific place. It is a part of a famous WW1 poem, and generically refers to the fighting places in the northern part of Belgium known as Flanders. The poem ("In Flanders Fields") was written by a Canadian physician John McCrae in 1915, and memorializes those killed in fighting in WW1.
How many France soldiers from World War 2 are buried in France?
the answer is 66,033 soldiers are buried there
What is the significance of red poppies?
The red poppies and the symbols they represented were immortalized in the WWI poem: "In Flanders Field". Many of the most intense fighting of the war took place in the area of Flanders, Belgium.
What is the significance of selling small red poppies on Veteran's Day?
The red poopies grew wild in the field where so many soldiers were buried. John McCrae wittnessed the death of his friend Lieutenant Alexis Helmero . He wrote the Flanders field poem the following day.
What poetic devices are in the poem Flanders Fields by John McCrae?
not too many
How many soldiers are buried at Arlington?
20000
What is the significance of wearing a poppy?
The poppyis from Flanders fields where many men fought and died. After the war poppys grew and there i also a peoem called.'In flanders feilds'.
Why are red poppies worn on Veterans Day?
Red poppies are worn to signify that men and women have died to protect the liberties and freedoms many take for granted in our countries.The poppy was chosen because the soldiers were buried in Flanders Fields, a poppy farm.In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)Canadian ArmyIn Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields.
