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Written words are how we remember these days

With every passing Remembrance Day, the  big wars of the 20th century slip further and further out of our collective memories. This year marks a century since armistice ended the First World War, an event now largely removed from living memory. We now just have stories, for the most part. Those stor

By Faisal Ali

Last updated on May 03, 23

Posted on Nov 08, 18

4 min read

Written words are how we remember these days
Elmira Legion historian Clayton Ash captured the stories and historical records of local residents and their experiences with the numerous wars fought over the last 200 years. The book spans conflicts from the War of 1812 right through to the modern-day conflict in Afghanistan. [Faisal Ali / The Observer]
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Faisal Ali is a former full-time journalist / photographer at The Observer.

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