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Apr 26 2019, 11:08 AM
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Is this what the WBC, the Corn Exchange, Greenham Parish Council and the Greenham Trust has diluted the sacrifices of U.S. and British forces down to, a dramatic representation? These young men, many did not return, gathered on Greenham Common to jump into Nazi held France to start the liberation of Europe.
One of the most iconic photos of the WWII was taken on the 5th of June, and there is nothing after 75 years to commemorate this.
Shameful, simply shameful.
"The eyes of the world are upon you" General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
75 years ago, Eisenhower made his famous speech at Greenham Common to encourage allied soldiers in preparation for the D-Day landings. Commemorating the legacy of this extraordinary moment in our history on both a local and national scale, follow Eisenhower in the days leading up to this event, along with a company from the 101st Airborne Divison stationed at Greenham and hear the stories of the local people of Newbury.
Audiences can expect to be taken back in time to experience the challenges and jubilance of war and to help them better understand how it affected those living on the air base and in the local area. Taking place at the recently extended 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space on Greenham Business Park, D-Day 75 will comprise of interactive immersive performances from over 100 community performers, which will culminate in a celebratory tea dance led by a professional band of musicians.
Written by the Watermill Theatre’s playwright in residence Danielle Pearson and co-produced with Corn Exchange Newbury and Greenham Trust
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May 17 2019, 02:13 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ May 16 2019, 08:27 AM) Lot's of things happened in the war. Should we have a commemoration of the end of the D day landings? We already have VE day of course. And the end of the war day. Like you said it was 75 years ago, we don't do with all the other wars and why should we commemorate war anyway?
I would take your point if the protests were being commemorated instead, but they're not. It's not like anything is done to remember the Battle of Newbury. Oh wait.
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May 17 2019, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE (Andy1 @ May 17 2019, 03:13 PM) It's not like anything is done to remember the Battle of Newbury. Oh wait. There are huge celebrations/remembrances going on in Normandy. Rightly.
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May 17 2019, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE (newres @ May 17 2019, 03:28 PM) There are huge celebrations/remembrances going on in Normandy. Rightly. https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/pho...-historical.jpgThis is from Concord Bridge in Massachusetts, acknowledging their loss. QUOTE Although in Phil's case he seems to think we should be proud of his country too! No I don't, but I recognize the contribution of my brother and sisters in uniform, regardless of the flag they defend. That is why I said the Union Jack should be on the plaque. https://cornexchangenew.com/event/greenham-...experience-2019Yes, I been on it. It was an embarrassment. The uniforms of the so called Americans were wrong, as was some of the terminology. You think that being the so called experts they could get it right? Oh, I forgot, it's a dramatization. QUOTE There are huge celebrations/remembrances going on in Normandy . Again, what do you have against a plaque or some sort of remembrance ceremony at the location where Ike talked to the airborne troops the hours before they dropped into France. Greenham was a significant site, because for many of those BURIED in Normandy this was the last place they were ALIVE!!!
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May 17 2019, 06:46 PM
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QUOTE (Phil_D11102 @ May 17 2019, 03:51 PM) https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/pho...-historical.jpgThis is from Concord Bridge in Massachusetts, acknowledging their loss. No I don't, but I recognize the contribution of my brother and sisters in uniform, regardless of the flag they defend. That is why I said the Union Jack should be on the plaque. https://cornexchangenew.com/event/greenham-...experience-2019Yes, I been on it. It was an embarrassment. The uniforms of the so called Americans were wrong, as was some of the terminology. You think that being the so called experts they could get it right? Oh, I forgot, it's a dramatization. . Again, what do you have against a plaque or some sort of remembrance ceremony at the location where Ike talked to the airborne troops the hours before they dropped into France. Greenham was a significant site, because for many of those BURIED in Normandy this was the last place they were ALIVE!!! No objection at all. That’s not what you’re ranting about though.
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May 18 2019, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE (newres @ May 17 2019, 07:46 PM) No objection at all. That’s not what you’re ranting about though. What am I ranting about? I am angry that their is no commemorative ceremony at Greenham for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. I am angry that their is no plaque for this, I am angry that there is no acknowledgement for the sacrifices of the British and Americans from 1942 to 1992. I am angry that everyone in power are bending over to the loony left and don't acknowledge what I say above. I called all this out 2 years ago for the 25th anniversary of the Americans leaving GC, with was also the 20th anniversary of the Greenham Trust. There were events, but they were spun for the loony left. How do I know, because I attended some of them. A dramatization of what life was like in Newbury back in 1942 is not paying homage or respect to those who jumped out, a permanent reminder of what they did is paying respect.
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May 18 2019, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE (newres @ May 18 2019, 03:14 PM) You think there should have been events to mark 25 years since the Americans left? You really have issues. Again, I am not looking for a plaque highlighting when the USAF left, I am looking for a plaque to recognize the years of service the base played. Again: For those who served 1942 to 1992 Union Jack and Stars and Stripes. Simple, to the point, elegant..
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May 18 2019, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE (Phil_D11102 @ May 18 2019, 03:46 PM) You really have issues.
Again, I am not looking for a plaque highlighting when the USAF left, I am looking for a plaque to recognize the years of service the base played.
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For those who served
1942 to 1992
Union Jack and Stars and Stripes.
Simple, to the point, elegant.. Really can't see any issue at all with that. Given the cost of the Control Tower project, a simple plaque isn't even going to feature as a separate expence. I must admit, thinking about it, the area makes very little of its history as an American base, let alone it's part in the Second World War and the subsequent Cold War. What's left of what was apparently the biggest supply depot in Europe which stretched between Newbury and Thatcham, the massive upgrade of the DNS railway, Camps at Snelsmore, the bombing raid etc. Let alone Glenn Miller at the Corn Exchange. Could be a tourist attraction for both sides of the pond!
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May 18 2019, 06:38 PM
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QUOTE (Mr Brown @ May 18 2019, 05:04 PM) Really can't see any issue at all with that. Given the cost of the Control Tower project, a simple plaque isn't even going to feature as a separate expence.
I must admit, thinking about it, the area makes very little of its history as an American base, let alone it's part in the Second World War and the subsequent Cold War. What's left of what was apparently the biggest supply depot in Europe which stretched between Newbury and Thatcham, the massive upgrade of the DNS railway, Camps at Snelsmore, the bombing raid etc. Let alone Glenn Miller at the Corn Exchange. Could be a tourist attraction for both sides of the pond! What would a plaque cost? I would be willing to front some of this.
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May 19 2019, 06:19 AM
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QUOTE (je suis Charlie @ May 18 2019, 07:38 PM) What would a plaque cost? I would be willing to front some of this. There you go, theres your first donation, perhaps set up an official crowd fund and get a proper campaign in motion. If people agree with you it wont be long before you're installing a commemorative plaque, although it wont be on the right anniversary.
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