Pangur Bán
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Let's remember the soldiers who fought and died on both sides
VE (Victory in Europe) Day May 8, 1945
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jack merchant
Internationalist
Today I, too, give thanks to all those who fought for our liberation
My now deceased grandfather was drafted in the Dutch army and fought at the brave but doomed stand at the Grebbeberg - when the Dutch surrender was announced, he threw away his rifle and walked home to The Hague. My grandmother still remembers him walking into the kitchen in the evening, two days later. She had two young children to support, so she was terrified and the relief was overwhelming.
Of course, they still had to survive the occupation.
My now deceased grandfather was drafted in the Dutch army and fought at the brave but doomed stand at the Grebbeberg - when the Dutch surrender was announced, he threw away his rifle and walked home to The Hague. My grandmother still remembers him walking into the kitchen in the evening, two days later. She had two young children to support, so she was terrified and the relief was overwhelming.
Of course, they still had to survive the occupation.
My father served in the Pacific theater. His division landed on Leyte (the Phillipines) and then Okinawa. I understand your position, R-III. 
FWIW, the oldest player/poster I know up in Civ3-GD (eclectic99) is 81 years old, and was a navigator in the Army Air Force in the Pacific theater.
FWIW, the oldest player/poster I know up in Civ3-GD (eclectic99) is 81 years old, and was a navigator in the Army Air Force in the Pacific theater.
Hitro
Feistus Raclettus
Yeah, let's thank the vets! 
Oh, wait...
Whatever, better don't mention the war.
Oh, wait...
Whatever, better don't mention the war.
MrPresident
Anglo-Saxon Liberal
I would like to dedicate this post to the unknown solider and offer a £1 million reward for information leading to his identification.
CurtSibling
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I salute all men and women (and kids in some cases) who fought with honour in service to their nations.
Soldiers or civilians...
Remember the fallen.
Soldiers or civilians...
Remember the fallen.
Zcylen
Moonlight Rambler
Originally posted by calgacus
Let's remember the soldiers who fought and died on both sides
My great grandfather fought in the finnish winter war against the russian invaders, and got decorated for bravery, he's dead now, though.
Indeed.Originally posted by calgacus
Let's remember the soldiers who fought and died on both sides
That's a great day for our country! Though we celebrate the Victory on May, 9. My grandmother managed to survive the 900 days blockade of Leningrad. I know a lot of people who freed the whole Europe and some of them who even made signs on Reichstag like "We came from Leningrad" etc. (alas, those signs were erased later - people don't seem to wish to remember the history). Many thanks to those who died liberating us and to those who are still alive!
