War and Peace
What are your views on the wars of the past? What do you think about the way that we remember those who took part in them? What can we learn from past conflicts?
Tell us your views, stories and have Your Say.
Beryl of Port Talbot says:
"War is a part of human nature which is abhorrent. However, if one is bullied retaliation is inevetiable. However, an illegal war is no excuse for aggression and it is wise if possible to get past the propaganda and judge for oneself, not just to take everything which the media feeds you lying down. However in the democracy in which we live the government once elected has the power to declare a war illegally or otherwise. It is an extremely complex issue the phrase comes to mind 'to know all is to understand all.'"
Fred says:
"There is no honour or glory attached to war. Think of the wives who are left to rear families, and the children berift of their fathers. What is courageous about a samurai who has trained all his life, cutting an untrained peasant?"
Gary from Portadown:
"War as we know it today has unfortunately became a cowards war. Nowadays it is just about money and politics, years ago before advanced weapons technology came about - like rifles etc. people fought face-to-face and spilled their blood on each other. People fought for honour, loyalty and respect. In these times a single man armed with a high powered rifle and a telescopic sight can infiltrate the enemy territory and eliminate his target quite - this is weak. A real soldier should face his opponent a duel to the death, rifles are to handy, using swords and other non-projectile weaponary allows the war to be fought fairly. Not fought dirty from 950 yards with a sniper rifle. Who is braver? The sniper in the hills or the Samurai who meets his enemy and defeats him on an even playing field? Beating his enemy because he is a better fighter as opposed to a better shot from a mile away?"
Andrew from Texas discusses his grandfather:
"War as we know it, is I guess an evil we need from time to time. My grandfather served in the Royal Navy with the 'Suicide Squads' St. Nazaire, North Africa and the Med, these were the silent heroes they served on boats which were made of wood and powered by Merlin Rolls Royce engines. They were called MTB's (Motor Torpedo Boats). I have tried and tried to get the MOD to recognise these unknown squadron feats and give them the just praise and recognition which is due to them. Alas my grandad died four years ago, but I'm still going to fight for my grandfather's memory."
Can anyone help John Ledgerton?
"I am looking for further information on the sinking of the Scillin, as my father was one of the soldiers killed."
David of Pennsylvania USA says thank you:
"This message is to the Welsh soldiers and their families. My sincere thank you to you all for your effort in this mess. My prayers are with the Welsh who are my ethnic race. Remember the Men of Harlech and Cymru Am Byth. My gratitude can not be printed here. Thank you my Cymro."
Walton of Ohio USA has this to say:
"During the winter of 1951-52 I served on an outpost with some members of the First British Commonwealth Division. One I remember was Bombardier Chivvers (Chivers?). The time spent with these fellows was a wonderful experience. They were friendly and made me feel at home."
Gerry of Newport enjoyed reading David's story:
"Dai, that's a lovely sad-happy story. I remember, like your dad, bits of the war - just! The strength of community was wonderful in those days."
David of the USA remembers stories his father told him of the Second World War:
"During WW2, my father was a little boy. He told me the story of the night Swansea was bombed by the Nazis. In his village of Cwmafan all could hear the bombers and the explosions. On dad's street of Cross Row, all of the neighbours stood, holding hands and sung the Welsh National Anthem, as the bombers attacked. This story has always brought tears to my eyes."
Brian says the figure quoted by Steve is incorrect:
"787 men died on the Scillin, including men from the South Wales Borderers. I started researching this incident in 1992 after I discovered my father had died on her."Here's what Steve of Offenau in Germany wants to say:
"Sixty years ago the British submarine, "Sahib", sank the SS Scillin which was an Italian ship carrying British and Commonwealth prisoners of war from north Africa to Italy. Over 800 POWs were lost. This was not the only occasion this happened. It happened many times, despite the fact that the Admiralty knew well in advance when the ships were sailing and what the cargo would be."
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