tozzin Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 While researching for an article, I came across this photo of wounded Belgium soldiers entering the Base Hospital on Collegiate Crescent, on looking at the photo I noticed stiff brushes protruding near the wheels, presumably to brush off mud and other stuff. The roads must have been a dire state to fit these brushes. The photos show a then and now scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysander Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 As an aside, I wonder if the word, "celebrate", is really appropriate when we consider the millions of lives lost and even more left crippled both physically and mentally by the War? Perhaps " commemorate" is a better word? With most of Belgium ,with the exception of a small area around the coast occupied by the Germans, I often wonder how the Belgian army managed to find replacement troops. Any ideas? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tozzin Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 10 hours ago, lysander said: As an aside, I wonder if the word, "celebrate", is really appropriate when we consider the millions of lives lost and even more left crippled both physically and mentally by the War? Perhaps " commemorate" is a better word? With most of Belgium ,with the exception of a small area around the coast occupied by the Germans, I often wonder how the Belgian army managed to find replacement troops. Any ideas? That word isn't mine, it's being used by most of the media at the moment, I should have used the word Remembered . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Perhaps the more neutral "Mark" would be an appropriate verb. On the other hand, the final end of this terrible conflict must indeed have been just cause for celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysander Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I am both an active poppy seller and member of the Royal British Legion so please forgive my sensitivity over the word. I prefer the word "honour" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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