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The Victoria Cross: For Valour

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beast5680:
i see in the paper today one of the most highly decorated WW2 rear gunners sadly died having flown 50 odd missions and on one downing 3 enemy fighters :shock:
Its hard to imagine what guys like him went through doing their duty

Range Rover Blues:
I think it's really bad that many modern schoolkids know nothing of the sacrifice made by some of these guys.  I have no interest in 1066 and stopped doing history as quickly as I could, but as an engineer I became fascinated by history post industrial revolution.  Every war seems to have been caused by the previous one and the cold war was caused by the ailing Roosevelt not being able to stand up to Stalin but sidelining Churchill, who saw it all coming as early as 1944.

Our freedom to ignore our history was bought with the lives of thousands on servicemen, there's the paradox.

Perhaps then our collective ignorance is their tribute :roll:

Lord Shagg-Pyle:
It seems to me that this country has become very 'staid' in its reactions to the heroic deeds of its citizens.
I went to Normandy last year and did a tour of most of the main places that featured in the Overlord Landings.
What struck me most of all was the difference in the way that the different nations commemorated the fallen and the actual events.
I can only put this down to the British 'matter of fact' 'stiff upper lip' way of thinking.
Before I start getting flak on this, I am not saying that is wrong, in fact as a Brit, I am quite proud of that ability that we as a nation have.
I just think it is a shame that any display of rememberance or commemoration is seen by the 'modern thinking' sections of society, as 'not PC'.
I find it amazing that the great majority of organisations that exist to celebrate our past, are paid for voluntary contributions!
Again I think this is just part of the way that this nation is declining into a satelite state.
A real shame.
I have never fought for my Country, but my son has, as did my father and grandfathers. I feel extremely proud of what they have done, and also very proud of all members of all the Armed Forces who have done and continue to do a very difficult job, in the most extreme circumstances.

Bush Tucker Man:

--- Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man" ---Just bought the Johnson Beharry book this afternoon.

On a very brief reading, it looks interesting
--- End quote ---


Got to have a good dig into it this morning, what a great book!

Rockin Robin:
Was reading in the local rag yesterday about Corporal Steve Prior of 2 Para who died at Goose Green whilst trying to rescue a wounded comrade. He came from Brighton. Brighton & Hove council are refusing (and have been for the last 25 years) to add his name to the War memorial. The reason? ... the War memorial is a "listed building"

There's respect for the ultimate sacrifice for you.

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