War. Monuments, Statues and Memorials. Post yours.

Interesting shot, John. They all look very Solemn. Must’ve been difficult to get a good angle on that memorial.

With the colour on the memorial and the trees it was difficult Ray.

The children do take it seriously I have to admit and I think it's a shame that the children here in the U.K. aren't involved. It should not be forgotten!

Jonzjob wrote in post #19465976
With the colour on the memorial and the trees it was difficult Ray.

The children do take it seriously I have to admit and I think it's a shame that the children here in the U.K. aren't involved. It should not be forgotten!

I think the problem here in the UK is that us who do remember and care are getting thin on the ground and there seems to be little loyalty to the home country anymore. In a few years time - or sooner - some do-Gooder will demand all the war memorials are removed completely and all the politically correct types will jump on the band wagon and go along with it. Just look at the fuss over Francis Drake - it was on tonight’s news they have renamed a school because of historical links to the slave trade. Can someone down in the West Country nip over and get picture of his statue before it gets toppled into a harbour.

Well it is time for me to get some sleep and charge a few batteries - mine and the iPad’s.

This is the Villemoustoussou memorial

In Hoek van Holland. A monument for the men who died at sea.

In the same vein as the previous post, here's the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The plaque with the names lists those killed on the Andrea Gail in the movie "The Perfect Storm":

josrood wrote in post #19466301
In Hoek van Holland. A monument for the men who died at sea.

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wanted to say it was the "Gorton's Fisherman"

thats the name of a frozen fish producer...

Outside Oklahoma History Museum

The Captain is in....

Crickey, that's a bit of a rum do init But it has the aire of a bit of Depp-th

WWI memorial at The Hill. Northfleet. Kent. UK.
In front of St Botolph's Church.

https://www.warmemoria​lsonline.org.uk/memori​al/161746

A memorial in the Hague for the Dutch secret agents who were flown to the Netherlands during WWII. Many of them were captured and killed by the Germans. The memorial is called: Englandspiel

josrood wrote in post #19470653
A memorial in the Hague for the Dutch secret agents who were flown to the Netherlands during WWII. Many of them were captured and killed by the Germans. The memorial is called: Englandspiel

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Hi, Jos. Thanks for posting.
Looking for an interpretation I found this link - it looks interesting but it looks like a long read.
https://www.tracesofwa​r.com …les/4706/Englan​d-game.htm

Ray.Petri wrote in post #19470762
Hi, Jos. Thanks for posting.
Looking for an interpretation I found this link - it looks interesting but it looks like a long read.
https://www.tracesofwa​r.com …les/4706/Englan​d-game.htm

Thanks for the link. I heard about the Englandspiel, but this story is very detailed. When i visit these places i will look fort he monuments.

Jos