I was only 19

pav5088 Says:

Nov 15, 2008 - ...or perhaps "for fear that we might forget" works better? Anyway, that is the general sentiment.

nonkeljef Says:

Nov 16, 2008 - Ok... i'll keep your lessons in mind. Thanks!

futahroid Says:

Nov 16, 2008 - Sorry, been away from keyboard a few days. To pav5088, good explanation thankyou, regards. To nonkeljef, warm greetings my Belgian friend, I took your comments incorrectly, my apologies. The Aussie meaning of "lest we forget" in relationship to the wars is "Let us not forget". And of course, thankyou to all the European countries, large and small, including Belgium, (all suffered greatly), large and small, who along with a small Australian contingent, UK and USA, Canada etc, fought in the wars.

nonkeljef Says:

Nov 16, 2008 - Thank you, we Belgians own na small country, yet we manage not to be forgotten by the world... Yet, i have no right showing off my ancestors' deeds, but i'm happy with the political decisions they made. And one thing I learned: Lest we make the same mistakes, let us remember the history!' Greets, :)

Longtrangdukich Says:

Nov 16, 2008 - Sorry dude but what about the Congo? King Leopold kinda fucked them up for life...

Longtrangdukich Says:

Nov 16, 2008 - May we remember all who sacraficed in the Vietnam war.

nonkeljef Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - That is a fact, and I am fully aware of the situation in Congo. You're absolutely right to press my nose on this period. What happened back then, was morally unacceptable. Yet, i think the situation was firmly driven by the greed of one man... others followed for sure. But, i have to mark my words, because i don't know all that much.. But, overall, i think belgium has made decent decisions on international political issues...

thirdmarines Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - The Vietnam War was the longest conflict in which Australians have been involved; it lasted ten years, from 1962 to 1972, and involved some 60,000 personnel. A limited initial commitment of just 30 military advisers grew to include a battalion in 1965 and finally, in 1966, a task force. Each of the three services was involved, but the dominant role was played by the Army. Lest we forget.

thirdmarines Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - Four Victoria Crosses were awarded to AATV members, along with numerous other awards and decorations. Australia dead: 520; wounded: 2,400

thirdmarines Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - We happy few, we "BAND OF BROTHERS" for today who sheds his blood with me shall be my BROTHER.

Longtrangdukich Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - Other than the Congo yes. He wanted to make Belgium great which he did through the enslavement of the Congo. But oh well. Europe doesnt own Africa any more

Thanato26 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Alot of nations used the FN FAL, with Canada being the first nation and well, its still a service rifle in some nations. ~Thanato

Thanato26 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Lest We Forget, is a Commonwealth thing. It means Never Forget. ~Thanato

nonkeljef Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - hehe... replying here seems to become a fashionable thing! :)

Lancealotbob Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - God help me. I was only 19.

JAKE74BRAKAR Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - it isnt a FN FAL they used it is a SLR L1A1 which is related but still definatly a brilliant assult rifle it is also similar to the belgian FAL

lesrichxxx Says:

Nov 23, 2008 - Whilst i agree the SLR is brilliant it is not an assault rifle but rather a true rifle that in wide open spaces gives the user a fantastic weapon for the likes of the Falklands scrub flatlands of Africa or woodlands of Europe but in confined fighting such as FIBUA or the jungles of south east Asia it was a disaster that caused the deaths of a number of troops because of its length.also the weight of ammunition was so large and heavy it restricted the ammount you were able to take on patrol.

owyagaan Says:

Nov 25, 2008 - i find kokoda the most important battle because if we lost the japs would have taken over australia. Lest we Forget

anyonebutme2a Says:

Nov 25, 2008 - To my aussie friends. I was a U.s. Marine in Vietnam at 19 also. I am proud to have shared the battlefield with you guys. We won the battles the politicans lost the war. Semper fi

mushyhead74 Says:

Nov 26, 2008 - what is the name of this film?

liqlaugubrious Says:

Nov 27, 2008 - the songs name?

Longtrangdukich Says:

Nov 27, 2008 - It is an assault rifle. Originally it was designed for a proprietary intermediate round but had to be modified to the 7.62 when it was adopted by NATO. Same deal with the US M14. Damn fine weapon, not the greatest for use as an assault rifle because of the size of the round.

peer200 Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - Great amazing song!Be proud of your country!

wattlebough Says:

Nov 29, 2008 - God bless you man. Thank you. God bless Germany also matey. May we all continue to love peace.

BOMBBARDMENT Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - wow, really? Thank you for your help. because of you and many soldiers people can live in a free world. As an Australian I'm proud of my country and our soldiers but, you yanks helped us and your country when needed, so thank you.