Alan

Very interesting indeed and thanks for sharing.

It's a period of time that should never be forgotten but sadly appears to be - just look at the news today (NATO ill prepared if Russia invades a member country. In other stories more cruel wars ongoing than you can every believe).

When you mention the troops following the commanders instructions to the letter we all have to remember that some of those so called leaders were the ones waiting to shoot their own troops if they did not march forward into certain death.

We will all have our own views on the so called remembrance events. For me it's one of thinking what was the point. I really feel for some of the so sad stories I am reading and if I had any influence I would make sure that in any future war we send the idiot politicians, the aristocracy and any other idiot that puts us into these situations. Think they would eradicate war overnight.

I think as well we should all remember the loses on both sides in any war and while feelings can run strong for many years I think we have to consider all sides in any conflict because in most cases the poor soldier has no more desire to die whichever country they represent.

I have booked my self 2 days leave from work next week to support some of the local tributes that are underway here in swindon.

What used to be our Gwr rail works her in Swindon saw a great deal of the production being switched to war wares in both wars. The museum has a special exhibition during August so hoping they do justice to a very important time in history.

When you reflect on life I wonder if we would have so much trouble if everyone had a hobby? Maybe we need to free issue some deagostini kits to the leaders of the world - that should keep them occupied for a few years wondering what piece fits were, and what to do about something you have glued in the wrong place - they would have no time for warmongering then.

Kind regards

Tony