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 Badger11  Beckenham 05 Nov 18 6.10pm |
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Finally got to see this movie today at the Rizy in Brixton. i am still trying to process my emotions, powerful stuff they were so young. Every teenager in the country should be shown this they think have things tough! Great job by Peter Jackson this will be shown this Sunday on the BBC I urge you and your families to watch it.
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| Badger11 Beckenham 07 Nov 18 12.02pm |
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Just got back from my early morning poppy selling stint. As usual the British public unfailing in their kindness and generosity. Anyway back on topic: BBC2 Sunday 9.30pm They Shall Not Be Forgotten.
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| kayjaybee orpington 07 Nov 18 5.05pm |
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If you are lucky enough to have a surround sound system at home play it through that, the trench warfare scenes will really hit home, but whatever, watch !!!! Edited by kayjaybee (07 Nov 2018 5.06pm)
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johnno42000  08 Nov 18 2.05pm |
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What I find amazing about the First World War is the culture shock that it must have been for the combatants. Imagine (if it's possible) you are an 18 year old in say Bradford. You work at a mundane job, go to church on Sundays and go to the picture house once every couple of weeks. Then you get called up. In a relatively short time you are exposed to shells exploding, mates being slaughtered, mud and the stink of war everywhere. You have little prior visual or sensory knowledge of what to expect, no tele, no computers only word of mouth. It must have been pure hell and the bravery of the ordinary men who went should never be forgotten.
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| Badger11 Beckenham 08 Nov 18 3.55pm |
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Originally posted by johnno42000
What I find amazing about the First World War is the culture shock that it must have been for the combatants. Imagine (if it's possible) you are an 18 year old in say Bradford. You work at a mundane job, go to church on Sundays and go to the picture house once every couple of weeks. Then you get called up. In a relatively short time you are exposed to shells exploding, mates being slaughtered, mud and the stink of war everywhere. You have little prior visual or sensory knowledge of what to expect, no tele, no computers only word of mouth. It must have been pure hell and the bravery of the ordinary men who went should never be forgotten. Well put, and some of the voices in the film say they joined up because they thought it was better than the job they had.
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| Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 08 Nov 18 4.24pm |
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Heartbreaking. And the final insult, was on their return to the UK, employers discriminated against former soldiers. Also read Alistair Urquart's "The Forgotten Highlander" to see how things were in WW2. Veterans treatment, was again, abhorrent on their return.
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| steeleye20 Croydon 08 Nov 18 4.34pm |
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Originally posted by Badger11
Well put, and some of the voices in the film say they joined up because they thought it was better than the job they had. They did, there is a compelling clip of a new unit being cheered off with brass band flags waving etc. from Leeds. As they get on the train, a hospital train returning from the front pulls up on the opposite platform full of bandaged shattered soldiers.......
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| Badger11 Beckenham 09 Nov 18 9.18am |
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One of Corbyn's Momentum mates making a complete fool of himself. Apparently the poppy is racist and the British Legion should be shut down. Racist? Many people of colour have fought for this country with honour and I think even Corbyn has realised that millions more were working class, his people. Thanks to their sacrifice this idiot is allowed to spout his stupid comments. I would remind him that that we fought a second world war against racism. Just another attention seeking idiot. With friends like that Jeremy.....
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| Badger11 Beckenham 10 Nov 18 10.43pm |
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Disgusting vandalism of a memorial to the many thousands of Sikhs who fought for this country in both world wars. I have no idea who did this but I hope the police catch them and the courts punish them severely.
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| Stirlingsays 10 Nov 18 11.21pm |
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Originally posted by Badger11
Disgusting vandalism of a memorial to the many thousands of Sikhs who fought for this country in both world wars. I have no idea who did this but I hope the police catch them and the courts punish them severely.
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Ouzo Dan  Behind you 11 Nov 18 11.37pm |
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Powerful stuff, brilliantly edited, I honestly think it should be mandatory viewing in all schools. People often love to put down British culture & constantly ask what is British culture? I would argue things such as the poppy appeal which is unique to us in the world - the fact we bloody mindedly refuse to forget those who have died in service of this country, our ability to laugh when it's easier to cry & our underdog spirit are very much qualities at the very core of our culture,
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 Hrolf The Ganger 13 Nov 18 1.41pm |
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Wow. Just marvelous. I have surround sound at home and the guns and sound effects made WW1 real for the first time. The colorisation and retiming of the films along with the commentary were excellent.
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