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Remembering Historical Figures (1); Manfred Von Richthofen - Crossing the World War 1 Bridge of Acceptance


Dennis Denowski

 


The Red Baron will always be remembered in history, particularly on this 11th November, 97 years after the year he died. He brought devastation to several countries, with 80 kills credited to his name.

Manfred Von Richthofen’s name is best remembered for his aircraft fighting. However, all of us need to cross that bridge of perfecting our war tactics, and focus on developing our peace tactics. It is possible to cross the bridge, it is possible for humanity to do without aircraft fighting.

As impressive as Richthofen might have been, the lesson we should take from his life is to focus on developing our own unique talents. The only sad aspect about most of the great historical figures in the world, such as the Red Baron, was that they did not use their intelligence to promote peace.

Instead, such intelligent men were always convinced to engage in war fare; using that intelligence to bring misery to other people. In light of the conflicts that are already ongoing in the present day, promote peace. If not for you, then for your children who will live to see the next generation.

97 Years Anniversary, World War 1 Memories

Dennis Denowski

Human beings can only achieve progress and learn from the lessons on the biggest conflicts in history by working together, in the same way that plants illustrate the crucial symbiotic nature of life.

 




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Life can only thrive absent conflict.


As we remember 97 years since the end of the First World War on this 11th day of November, we have to ask ourselves how far human civilization has progressed. There are so many people who died during that conflict, and it begs the question, were their lives worth it?

The First World War actually shows the commitment of human civilization towards their beliefs. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo was as devastating as the assassination of any present-day leader within the borders of a rival nation. No nation right now will tolerate dissent from another nation, particularly taking the life of a loved one.

What we all don’t see, however, is that there is no need to allow the existing boundaries to separate us all. In World War 1, it did not matter whether the casualties were Pro-Allies or not. Death was delivered in the same way that believers chant a religious song in unison. There might have been winners and losers who emerged from the war, but the entire humanity truly lost for ever allowing the conflict.

Alfred von Schlieffen will always be remembered for his massive contribution to this war through his infamous plan. Germany might have reconsidered its position in 1914 had it not been for the existence of such an effective plan. It encouraged war in a specific and efficient manner, and this is the most saddening aspect of human history.

So much time has been spent devising war plans and weapons of mass destruction. The Manhattan Project alone by 1945 had employed over 130,000 people at such an extreme financial cost. As far-fetched as it might sound, had there been peace in the First World War, a considerable effort than was put in would have prevented the second.

Everybody needs to understand that the most constructive way to use your time on earth is to build and create, rather than encourage war and conflict.