War Memorials - Page 2

Wustenfuchs · #11 (**permalink**) June 7th, 2008, 04:50 PM

All Russian writing removed!?!?!?!? Sounds a bit like the Taliban blowing up the ancient Buddhist statues in Afghanistan. I believe we should preserve history.

jade · #12 (**permalink**) October 2nd, 2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wustenfuchs

Japanese Peace Monument dedicated to the American and Japanese that died on Attu Island, Alaska. Interesting to note that it is made entirely of titanium (weather resistant).

That is really beautiful.

Wustenfuchs · #13 (**permalink**) October 2nd, 2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jade

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Originally Posted by Wustenfuchs

Japanese Peace Monument dedicated to the American and Japanese that died on Attu Island, Alaska. Interesting to note that it is made entirely of titanium (weather resistant).

That is really beautiful.

Several surviving American veterans of the Aleutian Islands campaign were
vehemently opposed to the Japanese erecting this monument, even though it was dedicated to both sides.