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sapper · 16-04-2006, 01:38 PM

Many years ago I wrote a book with the title of "Cameos of War" IT was written for my family. In that tale five men started out on Sword Beach, only one reached Bremen. All the others fell by the wayside

plant-pilot · 16-04-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sapper

Many years ago I wrote a book with the title of "Cameos of War" IT was written for my family. In that tale five men started out on Sword Beach, only one reached Bremen. All the others fell by the wayside

No offence Sapper, but don't you think the phrase "fell by the wayside" implies failure? At least that's the way it is used nowadays and I'm sure that's not how it was intended.

To 'fall' in battle or for your country is in no way a failure, even if the actual operation is said to be a failure.

Like I say, not intended to be a real criticisum, but I did think you might want to know my immediate thoughts on reading your post.

sapper · 16-04-2006, 05:09 PM

Thanks for that. I do see your point, it is English usage and how it changes with meaning. fell by the way side does sound wrong in todays usage,.

Ok.. they all got clobbered! Bless their cotton socks! And I was one of them. Of the five, only Captain Edwards RE got to Bremen, and survived the war intact. He died a few years ago after suffering a severe stroke. RIP. all of them. Our comrades burials are spread out on the long road from Sword Beach to Bremen.
Sapper

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16-04-2006, 01:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
sapper WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,515	Many years ago I wrote a book with the title of "Cameos of War" IT was written for my family. In that tale five men started out on Sword Beach, only one reached Bremen. All the others fell by the wayside

16-04-2006, 05:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
sapper WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,515	Thanks for that. I do see your point, it is English usage and how it changes with meaning. fell by the way side does sound wrong in todays usage,. Ok.. they all got clobbered! Bless their cotton socks! And I was one of them. Of the five, only Captain Edwards RE got to Bremen, and survived the war intact. He died a few years ago after suffering a severe stroke. RIP. all of them. Our comrades burials are spread out on the long road from Sword Beach to Bremen. Sapper

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