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Tribute To The Heroes
© corngrowth
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Uploaded: 12/03/17 10:02 AM GMT
Tribute To The Heroes
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Recently the liberation of the peninsula Walcheren, Zeeland, The Netherlands from the German occupiers by allied troops of Canada, France, and the UK was commemorated.
Walcheren was very important from strategic point of view because the entrance to the port of Antwerp, Belgium could be controlled there. Without the use of Antwerp the allied forces couldn't be provided with supplies. At this depicted spot in 1944 a landing action was performed. The depicted monument, showing a landing commando, is a tribute to the heroes who has given the highest price for our freedom: their live!
Let's never forget!
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Fine capture of this memorial to that historic event Cornelius. The "almost Nazi" party with a different name is coming up in Germany again - due to the thoughtless action by our famous Kanzlerin in letting in refugees almost uncontrolled. This has brought into the land many "economy refugees" and also criminals. That is why that party has become so strong (14%).
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
This is a superb tribute Mr. C. spot on focus, and color, and clarity.
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Outstanding 3D look in this fabulous composition and tribute - truly beautiful & bright
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It was a perfect day for this photo, SEA. The sky really sets off the flags perfectly. I hope people around the world "Never Forget," the price that was paid for Freedom.
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
And a fine tribute it is! beautiful and warm within, as the colors of the flags stand out as does the red reef on the side of the monument. very nice detail as always!
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Do not correct a Fool, or he will hate you. Correct a Wise man and he will appreciate you.
After the failure of Market-Garden, the capture and use of Antwerp was recognized by many to be the key to defeating Germany. Many of the coastal ports along the eastern Atlantic weren't large enough to handle the supply needs of the vast allied armies. Antwerp could handle 1,000 ships at a time. The allies did take Antwerp but holding it wasn't enough, the Scheldt, areas of sea to the north-west of Antwerp, were filled with German troops that had been evacuated from the Pas de Calais, and these men needed to be defeated as well. After that, large mine fields had to be deactivated; one hurdle after another. It was a protracted struggle, from early September 'til late November of 1944 before it was done, and it came at a high cost to the allies; 703 officers and 12,170 other ranks killed, wounded or lost in action, presumed dead, half of those casualties being Canadian. I'm glad there are monuments to men who crossed an ocean or border to help someone else, giving too fully of themselves.
-Nik
-Nik
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A wonderful tribute to the brave men and women of WWII.
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Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus
Beautiful tribute, SEA, and the vibrant colors of the flags emphasize a happy and proud moment in history...thanks for sharing.
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A camera didn't make a great picture anymore than a typewriter wrote a great novel. (Peter Adams)
We need those reminders of war to hopefully find other ways to settle issues. Of course, we don't subscribe to this.
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A perfect tribute C very nice work.
Rob
Rob
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
Lives lost to save others. A reminder of the tragedy of war.
My father spent some time in Arnhem during the war.