The Internet is like life in many ways, a few gems, a lot of garbage. History-forums.com is one of those rare gems. I've been on history message boards of various stripes and sizes since 2003, none match what H-F is and what it can become. Topics range from Ovid to Obama and everything in between. One of the friendliest places on the net.
It's hard to believe it has been 90 years since the peace offensives of 1918. Their generation is all but entirely dead and those born during the war are dropping fast too. My family's line nearly ended in those trenches. My great grandfather was on leave when his Cavalry regiment was slaughtered, presumably at Caporetto or Mt Grappa. My grandmother was not born until 1919.... A time where those italian peasants shoved their figli into ovens, since incubators were not around yet. Amazing what human ingenuity will do to ensure survival.
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Hi,thanks for the tip on History Forums, I've been looking for a place like that.
Also, welcome to Word Count Buddies. Don't take my sample writing as any indication of the level of brains in this group. I would recommend checking out Theadra, Whiteacre, and Ing's pages.
I'll be sure to do that, thank you.
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