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Centenary of the Battle of the Somme

Discussion in 'Current Events' started by Socialism Works, Jul 2, 2016.

  1. Socialism Works

    Socialism Works Well-Known Member

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    July 1st marks 100 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme in World War One.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36674451

    19,000 British soldiers were killed on the first day of this battle.

    This was a pointless battle in a pointless war.

    Worse yet, the "peace" settlement of World War One led directly to World War Two.

    In my younger days I served in the military (Royal Air Force) but as I have witnessed pointless wars over time (Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and now Syria) I have become more and more of a pacifist.
     
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    US Conservative Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    The flower of British youth was crushed in that battle.
     
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