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Poppies are a symbol of WW I because there is a famous cemetery for soldiers who died in the war, called Flanders Field, in which poppies grow. There is also a famous poem about this.

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Why are poppies a big part of World War 1?

Well, honey, poppies are a big deal in World War 1 because they became a symbol of remembrance for those who died in the war. The red poppies grew in abundance on the battlefields of Flanders, where many soldiers lost their lives. So, people started wearing poppies as a way to honor and remember the fallen soldiers. Simple as that, darling.


How do poppies represent World War 1?

They don't


Poppies growing on battlefields in which war?

they grew in world war 1 and 2


What is the significance of poppies represent?

They represent World War 1 remembrance day.


Why is the poppy flower the symbol of veterans day?

Poppies became the symbol of sacrifice during World War 1 and the publishing of the poem by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae of the Canadian Army. Follow the link below to read the poem and a short history of how it came about.


Why do they call it a poppy?

because in world war 1 a lot of veterans died and to remember them they sell poppies and the poppy money goes to the family's who's members have died


What was the German war symbol during World War 1?

It was the Iron Cross.


Why do you need to wear the poppy why not somthing else?

It is worn because the poppies grew in the battlefields and flanders fields during world war 1


Are there poppies on World War 1 graves?

Yes, there are, to remember them. They were planted because the soldiers were important because they fought to save all of our lives.


What was the symbol for the Austria-Hungarian military during World War 1?

A 2-headed eagle looking East & West was the symbol for the Austria-Hungarian military during World War 1.


What was the symbol for foot soldiers in World war 1?

Trench warfare was the symbol of a foot soldier in World War 1. Most of the battles for the foot soldier took place from a trench dug for protection.


What are the release dates for Tallest Poppies - 2013 The Rappers Vs the World 1-2?

Tallest Poppies - 2013 The Rappers Vs the World 1-2 was released on: USA: 2 July 2013