The Other Side Of WWI: The Men Who Were Shot At Dawn | Timeline
Published 2018-11-11
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For those unaware but interested, a pardon was finally issued through the 2006 Armed Forces Act and they are now officially recognised as victims of the conflict. There is also a special memorial to them at the National Memorial Arboretum.
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Made me cry. Those men gave their all for their homelands and families, but paid the ultimate price, betrayed by the men they trusted to lead them. Hero is an insufficient word for these men. They deserve recognition.
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This is one of the most heartbreaking documentaries I've ever seen, such senseless cruelty...and still they aren't pardoned.
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this is worse than them being killed by the enemy. thank you for this, they will NOT be forgotten. and even though they are not granted pardons, they are seen as INNOCENT and respected by their family, friends, and strangers such as myself who just so happened to stumble across this documentary on youtube. my heart hurts. may their poor souls be forever at peace.
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My father, served and survived, the first World War. And the horrors he saw stayed with him all his life.
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As a Australian and a soldier in one of the finest army's this world has ever seen I am proud of the fact my forefathers refused to take part in this malarkey. May these men rest in peace.
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I served in the Royal Navy from 2000-2004 and I literally cannot believe what I'm watching. May the Lord have mercy on the souls of all mankind.
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This is touching honestly. These were men of men , brave men, who died at the whim of those who thought were better than them. I'm touched and horrified.
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These men will never be forgotten!! In my heart forever. Always thankful. Forever hero’s!!!!!!!! Much respect of the bravery to the 306.
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There is a Movie called "Paths of Glory" with Kirk Douglas it was released in 1959 it addresses this topic only it is set in the French Army but the application is universal. It is very well done. And good on ya Australia for having the balls to say no.
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I just love that the Australians gave the middle finger to Haig and didn't join in that madness!
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My God, the callous way the Butcher treated his men, it's beyond appalling. Thank you, Timeline for making this documentary and this entire WW1 series. Excellent.
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They all died Heroes God bless them all.
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100 years, right down to the day and they still lay in restless repose.
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In the US during the War between the States Confederate General Robt. E Lee gave clemency to nearly all the death sentences imposed on southern soldiers from court martial. He stated it was the worst possible use of a soldier he could think of.
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Over 11million souls lost their life for absolutely nothing,may they all rest in peace.
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I've just watched this and I'm fighting back the tears these brave men enlisted to fight for their country and were murdered I'm just so annoyed that they will not be given a pardon it's disgusting RIP all soldiers of the wars
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Incredibly beautiful and moving, seeing those wonderful women laying wreaths at the graves of those long lost but not forgotten young men.
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Gen. Smedley Butler said it in "War Is A Racket," : "I spent my time (In the Marine Corps) as a high class muscle man for big business." (1933)
