Why You Should Care about World War I

[Free Vulcan]

This summer marks the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, which changed the course of World War I and gained the U.S. Marines their honored reputation. With a few exceptions, major media outlets have neglected this centennial.

By contrast, the 74th anniversary of D-Day, falling during the same time period, was covered by broadcast, print, and online outlets across the country. It’s more than appropriate that we give the D-Day troops their due, but it’s a shame that the Doughboys who fought in the Great War have not been similarly remembered. They were part of one of the most heroic, innovative, and self-sacrificing generations of Americans. Their struggles and triumphs reshaped the world as we know it. To this day the consequences of World War I are still costing Americans their lives, and the efforts of the Doughboys at the Battle of Belleau Wood are emblematic of the war as a whole.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/remembering-battle-of-belleau-wood-world-war-one/

[Frank Cannon]

 

[dfwgator]

Should never have gotten into that stupid war.

[jpsb]

Should never have gotten into that stupid war.

Agreed

[Frank Cannon]

Should never have gotten into that stupid war.

But what about  ?

[dfwgator]

But what about  ?

You mean that other mustached guy....

[darroll]

Terrible way to fight.
The American Indians should of ran the war.
Most of the deaths were gas and shot in the head peeking out of your trench.

[dfwgator]

Terrible way to fight.
The American Indians should of ran the war.
Most of the deaths were gas and shot in the head peeking out of your trench.

Best song ever written about that damn war, from Lemmy of all people:

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[Frank Cannon]

You mean that other mustached guy....

We don't have an emoji for Willie.......yet.

[dfwgator]

And Wilson was never neutral,  if he were, he would have stopped all shipping to Britain, in response to Britain's Naval blockade of Germany, which subsequently put US ships in peril.