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Phil_D11102
post 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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Mr Brown
post Apr 28 2019, 04:12 PM
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I thought the tower was erected in the aptly 1950s....a bit late for D Day. Sure, it's right, and we will commemorate the 75th anniversary of D Day - but in the right places for such a solumn occasion. Call me a killjoy, but I'm getting a tad concerned about our commemorations; the Amercian airforce wasn't the only participants and worthy though their contribution was, there used to be an old saying in our family about them being over paid, over sexed and over here. Frankly, we should remember the real heros, 18 year old lads in scratchy shapless British uniforms, who for transport would be lucky to find a bike, all on a pittance. No we haven't forgotten the war, or the allies, the Canadians, the Free French, the Australians etc.etc. and the Americans. The real shame is that we now take Hollywood as truth.
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- Phil_D11102   D-Day +75   Apr 26 2019, 11:08 AM
- - TallDarkAndHandsome   QUOTE (Phil_D11102 @ Apr 26 2019, 12:08 P...   Apr 26 2019, 12:16 PM
- - Strafin   So you were complaining that nobody was doing anyt...   Apr 26 2019, 03:02 PM
|- - Phil_D11102   QUOTE (Strafin @ Apr 26 2019, 04:02 PM) S...   Apr 28 2019, 09:02 AM
|- - Phil_D11102   QUOTE (Mr Brown @ Apr 28 2019, 05:12 PM) ...   May 1 2019, 10:02 AM
- - Biker1   Stop calling it the bloody "Peace Camp"...   Apr 29 2019, 08:09 AM
|- - SirWilliam   QUOTE (Biker1 @ Apr 29 2019, 09:09 AM) St...   Apr 29 2019, 11:18 AM
- - Strafin   Why is it so shocking? Were you in the forces by...   May 1 2019, 10:08 AM
|- - Phil_D11102   QUOTE (Strafin @ May 1 2019, 11:08 AM) Wh...   May 2 2019, 02:52 PM
|- - Biker1   QUOTE (Phil_D11102 @ May 2 2019, 03:52 PM...   May 3 2019, 05:08 AM
- - je suis Charlie   It is I'm afraid can sign of the times, events...   May 2 2019, 02:57 PM
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- - je suis Charlie   So, out of interest Phil, where are you from origi...   May 2 2019, 04:41 PM
- - Andy Capp   It is interesting because the Peace Camp women wer...   May 6 2019, 08:34 PM
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- - Strafin   He only asked if you had a hat!   May 17 2019, 12:10 PM
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