Something to watch for.

[pecunium]

Most of us will probably have to search it out on cable, or video, but Passchendaele looks really good.

I confess to having a fascination with WW1, much more than WW2. I think it shapes the present world more than any other event in recent memory (the US Civil War is more formative, for the US, but for the rest of the Western World, The Great War is, despite it's being buried in the collective subconscience, more affective)

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[pecunium.livejournal.com]

My grandfather fought in WW1 (I've mentioned it before). It was long before my time (about 50 years before my time). From accounts, it changed him a great deal.

From personal experience, I am certain it did.

[anton-p-nym.livejournal.com]

My great uncle lied about his age and went over in the cavalry... he didn't talk much about his experience, but I do know he was grievously wounded after his horse went over an explosive device. The timing could fit Paaschendaele, but I just don't have enough facts to be certain, not even his unit or actual dates.

-- Steve wishes he knew more, and looks forward to the movie.

PS: there's a repertory theatre just a kilometer or so down the street from me; I caught In the Shadow of the Moon there, so there's a chance.