They shall not grow old...

Great capture and account.

All because Franz Joseph was in the wrong place at the right time.Though it would have happened anyway . The domino effect is always so hard to stop.

Very evocative George

"At the going down of the Sun, and in the morning .We will Remember them"

Sadly, I think you're right that "it would have happened anyway", Pam. Is it something in human nature?

o0o never forget them never and your clouds darken the sky with thoughts oOo

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Terrific capture!

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Very nice tribute and a great capture.

I like the station in the background! We went through there in April, about a month before you!
I always feel sad in those tiny outback towns and communities, to see the war memorials....you really see how many men went away from these already tiny communities, and paid the ultimate price.
A lovely testament, George.
Like you, I find the endless Anzac and WW1 hoo ha from all official quarters totally over the top.
It seems to be assuming a role of national cultural identity and focus. Totally over it already, and cringing at the thought of the next four years.

I couldn't agree more. You may find this article interesting: tinyurl.com/mw4r4e3

A beautiful memorial. We should always remember them. But sometimes I feel we do it for the wrong reasons. If only we remembered and didn't send any more young people to war.

Indeed, Jean. See my note to Diana above.

Thank you for posting, and for the commentary.

A moving image and story, and thank you for a wonderful tribute!
CONGRATULATIONS from the MEMBERS of EXPLORED 4U

Congrats!

Thank you very much, to all who commented here. Photographic sites aren't meant to be contentious and I've possibly strayed a little in that direction. Apologies to those who find that uncomfortable, but this remote memorial seen just before the centenary seemed to me to convey the utter disconnect between the real world of the people involved (both at the battle and at home, on whichever side), international 'power games' , and the self-serving sophistry of politicians.

Thank you so much for allowing your "person" to merge here with your image.
We do ourselves a disservice when we deny our feelings, I believe, though on another day there might not be a wish to add comments, but on the day that we do, it matters.
How else are we to grow except by sharing insights?
Whether I agree or disagree is not my point ... what I value is that you are willing to share.