Remembrance Day is always complicated when you have grandfathers who fought on the opposing...

Sports & Fitness

Only logged in members can reply and interact with the post.
Join SimilarWorlds for FREE »

Remembrance Day is always complicated when you have grandfathers who fought on the opposing teams.

They’re frail old men who would probably still kill each other if there was enough alcohol in the mix. One grandfather flew with bomber command and hit the third Reich hard from a mile up in feeezing cold airplanes. The other invaded France,...

This is a truncated preview of the original post. Press here to view the full post.

Top | Newest First | Oldest First

smiler2012 · 56-60

{@arcticdave] it is really bygones to be bygones there has been a lot of water gone unnder the bridge .war is horrible nobody can deny that but old hatred to be fuelled by excessive alcohol

ArcticDave · M

@smiler2012 One can’t forgive the other for the friends he lost. The other can’t forgive because of what happened to Dresden.

deadgerbil · 22-25, F

That's a very complicated situation to wrestle with. There's so much nuance there, I'm glad that I don't have heated debate in my family.

LordShadowfire · 46-50

Wow. I wouldn't wish that family dynamic on anybody. One old Nazi and one old Allied soldier.

ArcticDave · M

@LordShadowfire The are both two old men who were still practically children when their governments taught them to kill. They are both brave men who deserve my respect.

This message was deleted by its author.

This comment is hidden. Show Comment

Max41 · 26-30, M

Now ukraine france is getting back reward as well so you may celebrate it .

ArcticDave · M

@Max41 That makes no sense.

nacnud · 31-35, M

Instead of celebrating anything remembrance can be a way to remind us there are no winners in war and we need to have dialogue with those who hold different views and keep those we elect accountable.

malizz · 70-79, M

Remember them all. War is a tragedy for any army.

Add a comment...