Post by Admin on May 26, 2013 10:12:45 GMT -5
TELL THE CHILDREN:
Chidrens TV channel CBBC:
Battle of the Atlantic anniversary marked in Liverpool
Thousands of people are in Liverpool this weekend to mark the anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.
It's been 70 years since the end of one of the fiercest battles of World War II.
A big service took place on Sunday, attended by the Princess Royal, followed by a march to remember the thousands who lost their lives.
The battle of the Atlantic lasted for from 1939 to 1945 and took place, not on land, but in the Atlantic Ocean.
Boats left the UK to sail to America where they would collect important supplies like food, fuel and military equipment to help people in Europe survive the war.
Lives lost:
German forces would attack the boats to try and stop vital supplies from reaching the UK.
Tens of thousands of lives were lost in the battle, and around 3000 ships were sunk.
The service was part of a weekend of events commemorating the longest military campaign of the second world war.
LINK: www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22674496
YEAR OF THE CONVOY 2013:
TELL THE CHILDREN:
A Special breed of men my friend - a special breed of men.,
I'm talking of the convoys and remember once again,
Seventy years have passed proving what we owe,
Our debt is all the greater from all those years ago.
Our Mariners endured, intrepid and low paid,
With stubborn sense of purpose carried on their trade,
Still they served our country sailing there and back,
Hauling vital cargoes in times that looked so black.
These doughty Merchant Seamen knew their cruel fate,
If struck by cunning sea-wolves lurking there in wait,
If they lived to tell their story and strived to stay afloat,
They struggled on with hardships aboard an open boat.
Life goes on of course, we age and youngsters grow,
Ask them about the convoys find out what they know,
Show them our Red Duster, explain our island race,
Shed light upon the Nelson touch and put the seaman’s case.
Spell out the wartime rations and shortage of supplies,
Clarify the fight they had risking of their lives,
Tell them of the oceans and lifelines to supply,
Our Children have their freedom and should know the reason why.
Capt. J.Earl M.N.M. Brisol M.N.Ass.. Nov. 2012
Chidrens TV channel CBBC:
Battle of the Atlantic anniversary marked in Liverpool
Thousands of people are in Liverpool this weekend to mark the anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.
It's been 70 years since the end of one of the fiercest battles of World War II.
A big service took place on Sunday, attended by the Princess Royal, followed by a march to remember the thousands who lost their lives.
The battle of the Atlantic lasted for from 1939 to 1945 and took place, not on land, but in the Atlantic Ocean.
Boats left the UK to sail to America where they would collect important supplies like food, fuel and military equipment to help people in Europe survive the war.
Lives lost:
German forces would attack the boats to try and stop vital supplies from reaching the UK.
Tens of thousands of lives were lost in the battle, and around 3000 ships were sunk.
The service was part of a weekend of events commemorating the longest military campaign of the second world war.
LINK: www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/22674496
YEAR OF THE CONVOY 2013:
TELL THE CHILDREN:
A Special breed of men my friend - a special breed of men.,
I'm talking of the convoys and remember once again,
Seventy years have passed proving what we owe,
Our debt is all the greater from all those years ago.
Our Mariners endured, intrepid and low paid,
With stubborn sense of purpose carried on their trade,
Still they served our country sailing there and back,
Hauling vital cargoes in times that looked so black.
These doughty Merchant Seamen knew their cruel fate,
If struck by cunning sea-wolves lurking there in wait,
If they lived to tell their story and strived to stay afloat,
They struggled on with hardships aboard an open boat.
Life goes on of course, we age and youngsters grow,
Ask them about the convoys find out what they know,
Show them our Red Duster, explain our island race,
Shed light upon the Nelson touch and put the seaman’s case.
Spell out the wartime rations and shortage of supplies,
Clarify the fight they had risking of their lives,
Tell them of the oceans and lifelines to supply,
Our Children have their freedom and should know the reason why.
Capt. J.Earl M.N.M. Brisol M.N.Ass.. Nov. 2012