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I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. Indeed, I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of their way and let them have it." -
-- Dwight Eisenhower
"There is no such thing as a good war and there is no such thing as a bad peace." -
-- Benjamin Franklin
"What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is brought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?"
-- Mahatma Gandhi
"Heroism at command, senseless brutality, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism, how violently I hate all this, how despicable and ignoble war is; I would rather be torn to shreds than be part of so base an action!" -
-- Albert Einstein
"Of course the people dont want war...that is understood. But voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country." -
-- Hermann Goering
"War does not determine who is right - only who is left." -
-- Bertrand Russell
Illustration Rafael Edwards
Waren ist mit über 21.000 Einwohnern der Hauptort an der Müritz und ein Zentrum der Urlaubsregion Mecklenburgische Seenplatte. Die weitgehend gut erhaltene Altstadt mit vielen historischen Bauwerken, das NaturErlebnisZentrum Müritzeum, die Festspiele der Müritz-Saga, der Stadthafen und die regionale Natur sind bedeutende Sehenswürdigkeiten. Neben dem Tourismus bedeutende Wirtschaftszweige sind auch die Lebensmittelwirtschaft und der Maschinenbau, der Weltmarktführer für große Schiffspropeller, Mecklenburger Metallguss, hat seinen Sitz in Waren.
Die Müritz; wohl von slawisch „kleines Meer“, vgl. niedersorbisch mórjo, polnisch morze, „Meer“) ist ein See innerhalb der Mecklenburgischen Seenplatte. Sie ist der größte See, der vollständig innerhalb Deutschlands liegt. Der Bodensee ist zwar größer, an ihm haben aber auch Österreich und die Schweiz Anteile. 1990 wurde der Müritz-Nationalpark als geschütztes Areal mit 322 km² Fläche am Ostufer der Müritz ausgewiesen, der stellenweise eine einzigartige Flora und Fauna aufweist.
Quelle: Wikipedia
With over 21,000 inhabitants, Waren is the main town on the Müritz and a centre of the Mecklenburg Lake District holiday region. The largely well-preserved old town with many historical buildings, the Müritzeum Nature Experience Centre, the Müritz Saga Festival, The town port and the regional nature are important attractions. In addition to tourism, the food industry and mechanical engineering are also important economic sectors. The world market leader for large ship propellers, Mecklenburger Metallguss, is based in Waren.
The Müritz, probably from Slavic "small sea", cf. Lower Sorbian mórjo, Polish morze, "sea") is the largest lake entirely within Germany. Lake Constance is larger, but Austria and Switzerland also have shares in it. In 1990, the Müritz National Park was designated as a protected area covering 322 km² on the eastern shore of the Müritz, with unique flora and fauna in places.
Source: Wikipedia
A july, 2006 conceptual design of a multi-turret, multi-gunned, multi-barrelled war machine for exploratory duties.
A cold winter morning on the fields inside Amazon territory, the sounds of marching fill the cold air. The call goes out to the warriors of Amazon to defend her land from the incursion of scorpion soldiers. The scorpion soldiers have come for the Amazon gold to fuel there war campaign. The Amazon warriors meet on the battlefield and demand that the scorpions remove their filth from their lands. The scorpions aren’t here to talk, they are here for war and battle insures. The cold steel clashes on the battlefield and the will of Amazon prevails this day.
Es war eine der größten Demonstrationen der vergangenen Jahre – laut Polizei gingen am Sonntag 120.000 Menschen auf die Straße, dabei waren ursprünglich nur 20.000 Teilnehmer angemeldet. Die Veranstalter sprachen sogar von fast einer halben Million Menschen; aus meiner Sicht und Einschätzung her dürften es zwischen 150.000 und 300.000 Menschen gewesen sein. So oder so: es war eine machtvolle Demonstration für den Frieden, kurz nach Kriegsbeginn am 24. Februar diesen Jahres.
Die ukrainische Diaspora „Vitsche Berlin“ hatte am 27. Februar 2022 zu einer Demonstration für den Frieden am Neptunbrunnen auf dem Berliner Alexanderplatz in Mitte aufgerufen. Dort hatten sich überwiegend Exil-Ukrainer zusammen gefunden, um gegen Putin und seinen Krieg zu protestieren. Von überall strömten die Menschen in Richtung Alexanderplatz, wo sich die ukrainische Kundgebung und spätere Demonstration formierte. Diese forderten u.a. die Unterstützung der Ukraine durch die internationale Gemeinschaft und die Isolierung Russlands. Gelb-blaue Fahnen überall, dazwischen das Weiß-Rot-Weiß der belarussischen Opposition und vereinzelt Flaggen der NATO. Für viele Linke war das zuviel, das Wort „Nationalismus“ war in diesem Zusammenhang immer wieder zu hören.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel und Bahnhöfe waren restlos überfüllt, Berlin platzte an diesem Tag aus allen Nähten. Im Bereich rund um die Botschaft war es so voll geworden, das es kaum noch ein Vor- und Zurück gab. Musiker spielten dort mehrfach die ukrainische Nationalhymne. Nach einer halben Stunde wurde ihnen das von der Polizei allerdings untersagt. Eine Demonstrantin verbrannte vor der Botschaft aus Protest ihren russischen Pass, andere Aktivisten hatten sich bis in die Bäume hochgeschlagen.
Aufgrund der vielen Menschenmassen wurde der Demonstrationsbereich an der Siegessäule bis zum S-Bahnhof Tiergarten und in die anderen Straßen um die Siegessäule auf dem Großen Stern ausgeweitet. Die Berliner S-Bahn setzte Sonderzüge zwischen den Bahnhöfen Gesundbrunnen und Schöneberg ein, wie sie auf Twitter mitteilte. Der Bahnhof Brandenburger Tor war einige Zeit geschlossen.
Die Hauptveranstaltung, an der wohl die meisten Linken teilnahmen, fand rund um die Siegessäule statt. Dort hatte ein breites Bündnis aus Gewerkschaften, Kirchen, Initiativen, Umweltschutzorganisationen und Friedensgruppen unter dem Motto: „Stoppt den Krieg. Frieden für die Ukraine und ganz Europa“ gegen den Angriff Russlands aufgerufen.
Neben der Hauptveranstaltung wurde von verschiedenen Organisationen und Initiativen zu weiteren Protesten aufgerufen. Schon gegen 11 Uhr gab es eine Kundgebung vor der Botschaft der Republik Belarus am Treptower Park. Die Organisatoren riefen dazu auf, gegen ein Referendum zu demonstrieren, das an diesem Tag in Belarus stattfand und die Atomwaffenfreiheit des Landes aufheben soll.
Um 15.30 Uhr protestierten Exil-Russen vor der russischen Botschaft gegen den Krieg in der Ukraine und erinnerten an den vor 7 Jahren ermordeten Politiker Boris Nemzow.
Das sowjetische Ehrenmal bekam an diesem Tag ein düsteres Kapitel. Die Anlage wurde 1945 errichtet, um die im Zweiten Weltkrieg gefallenen Soldaten der Roten Armee zu ehren. Jetzt erinnern Blumen und mahnende Worte der aktuellen Ereignisse das Gedenken des letzten Weltkrieges.
Zurück am Brandenburger Tor waren die dortigen Proteste noch sehr kraftvoll. Es wurde getanzt und musiziert, nur ein paar Schritte weiter gab es eindringliche Appelle an die ukrainische Diaspora. Zu ihnen gesellte sich auch der Streetart-Artist Dared.
Ein „Friedensengel für die Ukraine“ verlangte die Überführung Putins nach Den Haag. Dort, in den Niederlanden, hat der Internationale Strafgerichtshof06 seinen Sitz – zuständig für Völkermord, Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit, Verbrechen der Aggression und Kriegsverbrechen.
Die Hauptveranstaltung war zu jenem Zeitpunkt schon beendet. Aber noch immer strömten die Massen hinaus zur Siegessäule und kehrten auf der Straße des 17. Juni wieder zurück. Es war ein Bild, was einer Friedensparade glich. Diese „Runde“ schien ein Muss für alle Friedensbewegten. Ab 17:30 Uhr war die Anzahl der Demonstrierenden schon extrem verdünnt.
Auch in Moskau waren am 27. Februar 2022 erneut tausende Menschen furchtlos auf die Straße gegangen, um gegen den Krieg zu protestieren. Es gab dabei tausende Festnahmen, über den Kanal Twitter erreichten immer mal wieder Videos die Welt, mittlerweile wurden die sozialen Netzwerke in Russland geblockt, denn die Bevölkerung soll nicht erfahren, was sich in der Ukraine, aber auch in Russland und der Welt abspielt.
Das russische Staatsfernsehen indes erklärt lang und breit die Kreml-Linie, dass es bei der „Spezial-Operation“, die offiziell nicht Krieg genannt werden darf, um eine Friedensmission gehe.
Putin hatte seinen Angriff auf das Nachbarland damit am letzten Donnerstag erklärt, dass er das in die Nato strebende Land (Ukraine) entmilitarisieren wolle. Und er behauptet, die Führung und die Streitkräfte seien von „drogensüchtigen Neonazis“ durchsetzt, die er vernichten wolle.
Diese Form der Propaganda wird schon seit 2014 in ähnlicher Form verbreitet, der leider immer noch viele Linke erlegen sind. Damit erhofft Putin, das die Ukraine somit keine Unterstützung bekommt und er ungehindert seinen Krieg fortsetzen kann, der jetzt zum Angriffskrieg ausgeweitet wurde.
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For Self Portrait Challenge - 'Childhood'
I was only three years old when the original Star Wars was released in 1977, but it played a role in my childhood, so I had to acknowledge it this month for the 'childhood' theme.
See various notes for some additional information.
LEGO Star Wars 75147 StarScavenger, as seen in the new TV show "The Freemaker Adventures". $49.99 | €59.99 | £49.99. 558 pieces.
He leadeth the people while riding his mighty steed!! This is an anti-war demonstration by the Occupy Portland group as they all seemed content in following the attacking, wheelie-happy cyclist. I don’t know if he was the designated drum major of this particular marching band but there he was. You know, this had to have been the happiest protest I’ve seen. Most had a smile on their face and some were even laughing and snickering in between megaphone chants. Aren’t these things supposed to be bitter? You know, full of ire?? With fists in the air???
I must admit I’m glad it was civil since I was standing in the middle of the whole thing. =)
The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. It honors Virginia veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.
So many great detail, have a look at the larger size!
A three exposure HDR using a Nikon D300S at f/9, Fl:10 mm, ISO 200, Sigma 10-20mm lens.
See this image on a dark background with Fluidr
The Imperial War Museum in London. I felt sad and unsettled in the museum because I was struck by the fact that despite millions and millions of war dead over the centuries, mankind has learned nothing and war continues today
I know it's a little early, but I have a busy week ahead.
I made a decision last week that I'm going to pay more attention to my photography. The last few weeks have disappointed me with what I've been producing. I'm going to be honest...I've been very half arsed about it! Very little planning, "that'll do" end products. Not like me at all! I'm usually a perfectionist but for an unknown reason I went a little creative lazy! So I've decided to pay more attention to composition as a whole.
War was a particularly personal theme to me being as I'm in the military. I wanted to do an image which showed the emotional side of serving personnel. When your away from your family for 4-6 months your family have to deal with getting by without you. When you return, you feel almost like a spare part for a small while as they have routines which don't involve you. Things do return to normal after a while though, and then it was like you were never away. It certainly does make you appreciate the time you have with your family.
Enjoy!
Republica Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
"This spomenik at Tjentište commemorates the fighters and fallen soldiers of the Battle of the Sutjeska, which took place from May 15th to June 16th, 1943. In this battle, 22,000 Yugoslav Partisans fought back an offensive against 127,000 Axis Italian-German-Bulgarian soldiers in the valley of the Sutjeska River (in what is now Sutjeska National Park), near the small village of Tjentište. The Axis objective was to box-in Yugoslavian forces in the Sutjeska, while disabling and capturing their leadership. During the battle, over 7,000 Partisan soldiers were killed, however, despite these great losses, Partisans were victorious in repelling the offensive and escaping. This victory is considered a significant pivotal moment is the Partisan Liberation Struggle against the German-Italian Axis occupiers. Furthermore, the legacy of this victory became a key component in the formation of the Yugoslavian post-war identity and mythology, as it was a demonstration of how the 'righteous cause' and 'moral firmness' of the Partisan's patriotic dedication, even in the face of overwhelming odds, were enough to challenge and subvert any opposing forces."
Guys, December is almost here!!! And you know what that means... STAR WARS!!!!!!!!! So to honor the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, I will be doing some sort of Star Wars themed list each day for 7 days until the release, so here are the days:
Friday December 11th: Top 20 Star Wars Characters
Saturday December 12th: Top 10 Star Wars Songs
Sunday December 13th: Top 10 Star Wars Planets
Monday December 14th: Top Ten Star Wars Vehicles
Tuesday December 15th: Top 10 Star Wars Species
Wednesday December 16th: Top Ten Star Wars Moments
Thursday December 17th: Ranking all the Star Wars Movies
and then....
Friday December 18th:
THE FORCE AWAKENS COMES OUT!!!!!!
So if any of you guys want to join me in this celebration, make sure to make some Star Wars-themed lists and post them. I will also be doing some other Star Wars stuff in December so Make sure to check those out when the time comes! May the Force be with you all!
*UPDATE* I also decided to review every canon Star Wars movie each day! Keep in mind that I'm not reviewing the Clone Wars series, I'm reviewing the Clone Wars animated movie.
Wars and rumor of wars abound,
but the war with which we should be most concerned
is as old as earth's creation...
the war against self
and the power of evil against us.
“Then the dragon was enraged at the woman
and went off to wage war against
the rest of her offspring -"
Revelation 12:17 NIV
When the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make people kill each other. To him was given a large sword.
Nikon D3000 Photography
Delhi War Cemetery
New Delhi
Delhi War Cemetery Photography
Delhi War Cemetery Photos
Delhi War Cemetery was created in 1951 when graves from many cemeteries in northern India were moved into the site to ensure their permanent maintenance. Among them are graves from cantonment cemeteries in Allahabad, Cawnpore, Dehra Dun and Lucknow. There are now 1,022 Commonwealth casualties of the Second World War buried, or commemorated by special memorial, in this cemetery together with a number of war graves of other nationalities, mostly Dutch. In 1966, 99 First World War burials were moved into the cemetery from Nicholson Cemetery, Kashmir Gate, Delhi, so that their permanent maintenance could be assured. A special memorial commemorates one casualty whose grave remains in Nicholson Cemetery. Delhi War Cemetery also contains the DELHI 1914-18 MEMORIAL, commemorating 153 casualties buried in Meerut Cantonment Cemetery where their graves could no longer be maintained. More than 25,000 servicemen of the forces of undivided India died during the Second World War in non-operational zones, for example while serving with regimental depots or with other static units. Their remains were accorded the last rites and disposal required by their various religions and their names are commemorated at memorials in the capital cities of India and Pakistan. The DELHI 1939-45 WAR MEMORIAL forms the entrance to Delhi War Cemetery and an identical memorial stands in Karachi War Cemetery. No names appear on the memorials but a Roll of Honour at each site, one in Hindi, the other in Urdu, record the names of those commemorated.
No. of Identified Casualties: 1155
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Items worn by both sides in the civil war that took place in Britain and Ireland between 1642 and 1651.
Day 212 of 365: At last, the final day in WHEREISHERE's 365. We've been powdering his ass all week and I'm sure he's been walking around the office with a big grin on his face making everybody uncomfortable. So here is one last tribute, to his Day 184. Credit should also go to Tony, who was the inspiration for Vic's shot, though I currently can't find his pic.
I can honestly say, even if I don't explicitly tribute Vic, I've been influenced by his style so much that a bit of him always comes through.
strobist: sb600 at 1/4th power through umbrella, at camera 10 o'clock.
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Second World War home guard at Avoncroft's Living History weekend. Those gas masks (originals) look quite chilling - especially the one designed for a baby - also those old photos at the front. I find the more recent historic re-enactments rather disturbing.
The shot in the comment below shows soldier in First World War uniforms.
Star Wars Night at the Ballpark is where I saw the droids your looking for!!!
Friday Night @ Oakland Coliseum is Star Wars night
We will be IN THE HOUSE!!!
No matter how serious they tell you to take yourself during a Revolutionary War reenactment... Well sometimes you just have to show your best or worst War Face! Constitution Island near Cold Spring, NY along the Hudson River.
Liberty War Bird Association UH-1H Huey 823 is towed towards its display area after flying in, Wings and Wheels, Hagerstown Aviation Museum, Hagerstown MD, September 9, 2023
From 1950 to 1953, the United States joined with the United Nations forces in Korea to take a stand against what was deemed a threat to democratic nations worldwide. At war's end, a million and a half American veterans returned to a peacetime world of families, homes, and jobs - and to a country long reluctant to view the Korean War as something to memorialize. But to the men and women who served, the Korean War could never be a forgotten war.
The passing of more than four decades has brought a new perspective to the war and its aftermath. The time has come, in the eyes of the Nation, to set aside a place of remembrance for the people who served in this hard-fought war half a world away. The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors those Americans who answered the call, those who worked and fought under the most trying circumstances, and those who gave their lives for the cause of freedom.
A War Half a World Away
Only five years had passed since the end of World War II when the United States once again found itself embroiled in a major international conflict. In the early morning hours of June 25, 1950, the communist government of North Korea launched an attack into South Korea. Determined to support the world's imperiled democracies, the United States immediately sent troops from Japan to join those already stationed in Korea; they fought with other nations under the U.N. flag. What was envisioned as a short, decisive campaign became a prolonged, bitter, frustrating fight that threatened to explode beyond Korean borders. For three years the fighting raged. In 1953 an uneasy peace returned by means of a negotiated settlement that established a new boundary near the original one at the 38th parallel.
One-and-a-half million American men and women, a true cross-section of the Nation's populace, struggled side by side during the conflict. They served as soldiers, chaplains, nurses, clerks, and in a host of other combat and support roles. Many risked their lives in extraordinary acts of heroism. Of these, 131 received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Nation's most esteemed tribute for combat bravery.
A Place for Reflection
Viewed from above, the memorial is a circle interesected by a triangle. Visitors approaching the memorial come first to the triangular Field of Service. Here, a group of 19 stainless-steel statues, created by World War II veteran Frank Gaylord, depicts a squad on patrol and evokes the experience of American ground troops in Korea. Strips of granite and scrubby juniper bushes suggest the rugged Korean terrain, while windblown ponchos recall the harsh weather. This symbolic patrol brings together members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy; the men portrayed are from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
A granite curb on the north side of the statues lists the 22 countries of the United Nations that sent troops or gave medical support in defense of South Korea. On the south side is a black granite wall. Its polished surface mirrors the statues, intermingling the reflected images with the faces etched into the granite. The etched mural is based on actual photographs of unidentified American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. The faces represent all those who provided support for the ground troops. Together these images reflect the determination of U.S. forces and the countless ways in which Americans answered their country's call to duty.
The adjacent Pool of Remembrance, encircled by a grove of trees, provides a quiet setting. Numbers of those killed, wounded, missing in action, and held prisoner-of-war are etched in stone nearby. Opposite this counting of the war's toll another granite wall bears a message inlaid in silver:
Freedom Is Not Free.
Establishment and Dedication
On October 28, 1986, Congress authorized the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Korean War. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory Board was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to recommend a site and design, and to raise construction funds. Ground was broken in November 1993. Frank Gaylord was chosen as the principal sculptor of the statues and Louis Nelson was selected to create the mural of etched faces on the wall. On July 27, 1995, the 42nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, the memorial was dedicated by President William J. Clinton and Kim Young Sam, President of the Republic of Korea.
Visiting the Memorial
The memorial is staffed from 8 a.m. to midnight every day of the year except December 25 by park rangers who are available to answer questions and give talks. A bookstore in the nearby Lincoln Memorial sells informational items relating to both the memorial and the Korean War.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is part of the National Park System, one of more than 370 parks representing our nation's natural and cultural heritage. Address inqueries to: Superintendent, National Capital Parks-Central, 900 Ohio Drive, SW, Washington, DC 20024-2000.