1968

1968, the only year
Since the Great War,
Supposed to ensure
We would fight no more,
No combat deaths
Of any serving Brit.
A sobering fact.
But do enough know it?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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November 12, 2022 at 12:38 AM
Suppose they gave a war, and nobody came ................. Hard to believe that was said so long ago. Well written Terry, sad isn't it ?
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November 12, 2022 at 1:16 AM
We have such an ambivalent attitude to the military. I along with many of my contemporaries have been called Murden’s and Baby Killers when serving. Apparently it still happens. Do you know that brilliant Eric Bogle song The Band Played Waltzing Matilda?
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