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The Somme, channel 4
« on: Monday 14 November 05 23:47 GMT (UK) »
Did anyone watch the program.
I found it very moving and based on a true accounts from diaries of theose that fought.
Please see the links page for the Lost Generation site on Channel fours website.

http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/L/lostgeneration/index.html
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Re: The Somme, channel 4
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 15 November 05 08:20 GMT (UK) »
I too watched this and found it  very interesting as well as moving. One of those programs that you would want to watch again. It was dramatised well and, I thought, gave a sense of the soldiers feelings prior to "going over the top".

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Re: The Somme, channel 4
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 15 November 05 09:49 GMT (UK) »
Very moving. I honestly don't know if I would have had the strength to do what they did. Made me appreciate the sacrifice they made all the more.
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Re: The Somme, channel 4
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 15 November 05 10:34 GMT (UK) »
Nigel,
      You may surprise yourself, When you have to - it's amazing what you can do. These guys were in a position where there were few choices. Now don't get me wrong on this - it doesn't make actions any less heroic, but I only wish that more people realised that they do have what it takes, we all have it somewhere.

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Re: The Somme, channel 4
« Reply #4 on: Monday 28 November 05 22:34 GMT (UK) »
This brings it home to you.....my relative aged 18, Ypres.

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