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Where does remembrance day happen?
It takes place at the Tomb Of The Unknown Warrior. Each country has one to represent the first killed solider in battle. They lay a ring of poppy flowers on the tomb. Poppy flowers were found when, in the trenches, people bled and from that blood, poppy flowers grew.
What are the similes in Flanders Fields?
There are no similes in this poem, rather the poet, John McCrae uses strong imagery to describe idea's and represent actions.
Why are poppies used as a sign of remembrance for the world wars?
because the soldiers died in the flanders fields which where the poppies were grown
Why was the war in the flanders field?
Flanders Field covers a large area and is known for being the stage of the Western Front, or much of the front line of the fighting in WWI. A number of battles were fought in this area as forces tried to gain footholds in the war.
Who wrote 'In Flanders Fields'?
This very powerful war poem was written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD - of the Canadian Army.
Where did the idea of selling the first poppy come from?
Flanders Field
What brightly colored flower grew on the field of Flanders?
The Poppy
Were did the popies grow in World War 1?
In Flanders field the poppy's grow between the crosses row on row.
Why do you use poppies to remember those that died in ww1?
because soldiers died in poppy fields so it soldiers that have died that is also why it is called remembrance day and why we have two minuets silents.
What does the green on a poppy represent?
The green leaf on the poppy does not represent anything independently from the poppy itself. The poppy is used as a memorial flower for veterans.
What does the green leaf on the poppy represent?
The green leaf on the poppy does not represent anything independently from the poppy itself. The poppy is used as a memorial flower for veterans.
What is the name of the poppy commonly use as a symbol for ANZAC day?
The red field poppy or Flanders poppy is the vivid red flower that has become synonymous with great loss of life in war. Celebrated first by the war poem of Canadian Army surgeon John Macrae.In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.
Why is the poppy important?
... WHY YOU ASK ME
Do poppies still grow in Flanders field?
Why did only poppies grow in Flanders field.....
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.
Why are poppy's so important in remembrance day?
The significance of the poppy as a lasting memorial symbol to the fallen was realised by the Canadian surgeon John McCrae in his poem In Flanders Fields . The poppy came to represent the sacrifice made by his comrades and quickly became a lasting memorial to all those who died in World War One as well as subsequent wars . In Flanders Field In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields .
What brightly coloured flower grew in the fields of flanders?
The brightly colored flower that grew in the fields of Flanders is the poppy, specifically the red poppy. This flower became a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who died in World War I due to its prevalence on the battlefields.
