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Beyond the wall, on the upper level, a bronze horse and dog stand facing north into the gardens, bearing witness to the loss of their comrades and representing hope for the future. The Wall. Images of the many different animals used in 20th century conflicts are depicted in bas-relief on the inside of the longer section of wall.
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Elephants, camels, oxen, bullocks, cats, canaries, even glow...
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Animals in War. War memorials do not only commemorate the men and women who lost their lives in conflict. The contribution of animals to the war effort during both World Wars is increasingly recognised and these materials help young people understand some of these contributions.
Aug 6, 2019 · Forres war memorial. Forres war memorial has been recognised as one of the best kept in the region. It won its local category – large community with gardens in Highlands and Islands – and will now go forward to the national awards, organised by the Royal British Legion Scotland.
Elephants, camels, oxen, bullocks, cats, canaries, even glow worms — all these creatures, great and small, contributed their strength, their energy and their lives in times of war and conflict to the British, Commonwealth and Allied forces during the 20th century.
Forres War Memorial is located near the junction of St Catherine’s Road and Bridge Street. It commemorates those who died in the First and Second World Wars, and the 1991 Gulf War.
This memorial was raised in eternal memory of the men of Forres who fell in the two world wars. The memorial sits on a low hill and is a monument featuring a Highlander soldier wearing field uniform and a World War One era battle helmet.
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This monument is a powerful and moving tribute to all the animals that served, suffered and died alongside the British, Commonwealth and Allied forces in the wars and conflicts of the 20th century.
