Quote Originally Posted by Ponte_Steve24 View Post
In my view with modern day forces. If you aren't conscripted and die in a war it's a occupational hazard. Too many people sign up and think it's great to get their HGV licence and go skiing whilst on leave and see the world. They don't like the bit where they get shot at.

Then you get their relatives seeking compensation from the government on calander or look North when they come home in body bags.

Going back to WW1. I remember them and am deeply saddened by the needless loss of life in a stupid war. Going over the top into no mans land to be mowed down by machine gun fire. They were brave going out to their certain death and knowing it too.
Steve agree with you
From 1914 -16 men volunteered & I honestly believe they had no idea what awaited them [so very very sad]
bear in mind there was no internet or mobile phones & the Government kept a very tight lid on news
Total respect for what they gave or should I say what was taken from them by idiots like Earl Haig