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99 years ago today...
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2025 6:35 pm
by michaelwhittmann
the beginning of the Battle of the Somme.
4 months of carnage.
Re: 99 years ago today...
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:01 pm
by jarndice
Grandfather Christopher died leading his regiment at the beginning of the 2nd Battle of the Somme. The term "Industrial Murder" came from it.
My Father was 3 at the time.
Re: 99 years ago today...
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:04 am
by michaelwhittmann
Sorry your Dad lost his Dad.
And I'm sorry I posted to remind you
Re: 99 years ago today...
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:44 am
by jarndice
michaelwhittmann wrote: ↑Tue Jul 01, 2025 6:35 pm
the beginning of the Battle of the Somme.
4 months of carnage.
109 years ago (1916)
Re: 99 years ago today...
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:49 am
by jarndice
michaelwhittmann wrote: ↑Tue Jul 01, 2025 6:35 pm
the beginning of the Battle of the Somme.
4 months of carnage.
Its something in military families like ours that dont hurt instead they are dates to celebrate our history