To End All Wars

**InsaneIrish** · 12th March 08, 08:47 PM

It's like a Hollywood set; they're extras.
Kinda like boot camp; 2 sizes......

**BoldHighlander** · 13th March 08, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by InsaneIrish

It's like a Hollywood set; they're extras.
Kinda like boot camp; 2 sizes......

Maybe, but if they're portraying Argylls then there is no reason for them not to be kitted out in the proper kilts (even if its "budget" Black Watch). Oh well

By the by, I notice your with S.A.M.S., I use to be as well until a couple years ago.

**InsaneIrish** · 13th March 08, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Maybe, but if they're portraying Argylls then there is no reason for them not to be kitted out in the proper kilts (even if its "budget" Black Watch). Oh well

By the by, I notice your with S.A.M.S., I use to be as well until a couple years ago.

You need to re-up then! What Post were you with?

**macwilkin** · 13th March 08, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Ayin McFye

the title of this thread reminded me of the song "Green Fields of France". there is line where talk about the war to end wars. I love the Dropkick Murphy's version, but many of artists have covered the song. If you all get a chance, definitely check this song out. I've heard the song over 100 times and it still gives me chills when I listen to it.

If you like "Green Fields of France" by Eric Bogle, then you'll love his song "And the Band played Waltzing Matilda":

http://www.triskelle.eu/lyrics/bandp...80.010.020.020

Bogle, originally born in Scotland, immigrated to Australia in the 1960s:

http://ericbogle.net/bogleography/index.htm

Cheers,

Todd

**InsaneIrish** · 13th March 08, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

If you like "Green Fields of France" by Eric Bogle, then you'll love his song "And the Band played Waltzing Matilda":

http://www.triskelle.eu/lyrics/bandp...80.010.020.020

Bogle, originally born in Scotland, immigrated to Australia in the 1960s:

http://ericbogle.net/bogleography/index.htm

Cheers,

Todd

Quite a few popular songs had their origins in war (both for and against) and were written by or about soldiers.
Additionally, most all of the Scottish traditions that the we hold sacred, were originally military traditions and are in effect today for the most part thanks to soldiers of the Scottish regiments.

**macwilkin** · 13th March 08, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by InsaneIrish

Quite a few popular songs had their origins in war (both for and against) and were written by or about soldiers.
Additionally, most all of the Scottish traditions that the we hold sacred, were originally military traditions and are in effect today for the most part thanks to soldiers of the Scottish regiments.

You're preaching to the choir.

I'm a military historian by trade, and I used to work at a Civil War Battlefield as a park ranger (interpretation). Still do, when they call me up. :mrgreen:

One of the best squaddie songs, INMHO, is by the late Hamish Henderson, The 51st (Highland) Division's Farwell to Sicily:

http://www.dickgaughan.co.uk/songs/texts/sclynote.html

T.

**macwilkin** · 13th March 08, 09:05 AM

Further information on the Plymouth Argylls:

http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/argylls.html

T.

**BoldHighlander** · 13th March 08, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by InsaneIrish

You need to re-up then! What Post were you with?

Post #1889 (there had been talk of one forming closer to where I live).
Unfortunately I can only afford to pay so many yearly dues & had to scale back

**AL-58** · 9th April 08, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

If you like "Green Fields of France" by Eric Bogle, then you'll love his song "And the Band played Waltzing Matilda":

Yep, Bogle is great. He does do quite a few WW1 songs; another one is "As if he knows" about the soldiers of the Light-Horse having to shoot each others horse before returning to Australia.

Also "Green Fields of France" is not the name of the bogle song, but a name used by many of the acts that have covered it. The real name is No Mans Land.

Last time I seen him live, he saved and the band played waltzing matilda till last, the audience was absolutely silent, very emotional and weepy.

Al

**macwilkin** · 9th April 08, 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by AL-58

Yep, Bogle is great. He does do quite a few WW1 songs; another one is "As if he knows" about the soldiers of the Light-Horse having to shoot each others horse before returning to Australia.

Also "Green Fields of France" is not the name of the bogle song, but a name used by many of the acts that have covered it. The real name is No Mans Land.

Last time I seen him live, he saved and the band played waltzing matilda till last, the audience was absolutely silent, very emotional and weepy.

Al

Al,

John Williamson does a wonderful version of "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" on one of his CDs -- very haunting indeed.

T.