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Old October 25th, 2004, 07:46 AM
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Fair enough Red Baron.
If I misinterpreted that posting? Sorry mate! For many years I have dedicated my time to keeping alive the memory of my fallen comrades. When I hear what I think is a slur on the British, I do readily get my hackles up.
I have no other axe to grind, just that the young will be aware of what was sacrificed by their forbears. In all that time, I have striven in a small way to battle against the “Hollywood” record of the war. For as time goes by, that media version becomes more accepted as historical fact. The legends and film versions replace actual history, sadly to such a degree that the British are hardly considered.
So! Don’t be “Pissed off” I honour your Father. “Bless Him”
Sapper.
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