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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?

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Date: 11/12/2022 12:38:00 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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Terry Ireland
Date: 11/12/2022 1:16:00 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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