The Somme - 1916 Comments

Ernestine, a wonderfully expressed dismissal of all wars. Thank you for caring. Bless you, Jerry

As simple as the poor fools who fell for the jingoism prevalent at that time.But so expressive of the idiotic trench warfare.I have a strong affinity for this era which produced some of the finest english poetry ever written ivor

So many, so sad, we can only look on and hope that death has brought peace to their souls , Love Duncan

War is tragic, thanks for this.

Hi Ernestine, This was wonderful: -) I think you capture the soldier's spirit perfectly, from the excitement of joining up, to the realisation of impending death... amazing