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I don't know: It has become a very emotive topic. I once said that if I went to the Battlefied of Waterloo (100 years before WW1) I would not be in the slightest bit concerned abut how many people had died there. WW1 is (by & large) no less historic now, so why are people so interested in the (Great) loss of life ? Having said that Owens' Dulce et Decorum Est... is for example, a great example of war poetry. What changed in warfare that men wrote tragic poems about it ? I suppose the difference is in the amount of media coverage & the proximity, in modern terms, of warfare to the populous as a whole. Formerly battles were entirely military affairs, the men went off to war, did their stuff & came home, or not, as the case may be. But the Horror was no less great, I suppose the exposure changed & involved people more......
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WW1 is remembered for a variety of reasons:
It was the first truly global war.
Many towns saw an entire generation of young men wiped out, sometimes in one single battle.
People entered WW1 with a kind of naivety that was quickly replaced with a cynicism and sense of hopelessness
It stands as one of histories great watersheds.
Death on this scale was unprecedented in modern memory.
Trench warfare and poison gas still represent the worse type of warfare
Many photos, letters, books and films still exist that can be studied. These help keep the war fresh.
Almost every town, village, city that participated in the conflict has a cenotaph with the names of the men who died. This type of memorial also helps keep the conflict in our memories.
Most people who look at the vast war cemeteries scattered across Europe are deeply moved at the site of such carnage.
The fact we use the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month as a day of Remembrance for all war dead dates back to this conflict.
The unresolved issues of WW1 helped plunge the world back into another major, global conflict.
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∙ 15y agoEvery Veterans Day. It is celebrated the same day that the armisitice took effect for World War I.
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What do you remember about the discover of America?
Nobody remembers anything about the discovery of America by Europeans, because nobody from that time is still alive to remember.
Why was Veterans Day started?
Veterans day was started to honor the veterans that have served and are still alive.
Is there still pilgrims alive today?
yes, according to the pilgrims there is one pilgrim still alive in this world =]
What was William Still famous for?
William Still got famous for multiple reasons. One is he wrote and published a book about the Underground Railroad. Another is that he helped slaves escape to freedom. There is another but I can't remember.
Was slavery still going on in 1948?
Slavery in the United States was not still going on in 1948. In other parts of the world slavery did still exist in 1948.
Why do you still remember and honor the veteran of World War 2?
Yes, because my father and all the men in our family served in the war and the Korean war too. My husband and many friends also fought in Vietnam so we honor all the Vets.
What is the name of the last confirmed suvivor veteran of world war 2?
There are still many survivors of WWII, but the last surviving veteran was ---- Patch (I can't remember his first name). He lived in Berkhamsted, UK until he died.
You still honor the veterans of the civil war?
The US Veteran's Day honors all veterans of all of America's wars.
Is John Dehler World War 2 veteran still alive?
no hes dead
Is Bob Howard decorated Vietnam veteran still living?
Yes, Bob Howard is still living and is currently serving as President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. He has also made multiple trips to Iraq visiting our troops.
Is Leon A Gilbert World War 2 veteran still alive?
Leon A Gilbert is a veteran army in world war 2. they said that he is died now, but in reality he is still alive and kicking some ass. he is born in June 13, 1970. but the story about that man is not completed because of his unidentified classification.
If i have a dishonorable discharge am i still considered a veteran?
am I considered a veteran if I have a dishonorable discharge
Can a veteran still file for agent orange?
Yes.
Who celebrates Veteran's Day?
Every one clebrates Veteran's day.I have a few relatives who fought in wars.But they are veterans now.Dwight Eisenhower made veteran's day a holiday in 1954. He signed a bill passed by congress. There would be no way for Eisenhower not to sign it because he was a veteran himself.
Is a veteran someone who served in the army or someone who is still in the army?
A veteran is someone who fought in a war as part of an army or unit.
Is tomas young the iraq veteran still alive?
Yes, Thomas Young the Iraq Veteran is indeed still alive. He vows to remain alive for as long as he can stand the pain.
What is the average life span of a World War 2 Veteran?
Well my great grandpa was in war world and he's still alive so I'll say about 45-65 yrs
