Date: 2008-11-16 02:35 am (UTC)
I can see why Passchendaele would be a controversal subject -- and not just for the British. Canada has played a role in trying to hush it up too. I think it began as an effort not to frighten off potential recruits. I'm sure the reasons after that were even more varied and complex.

It's interesting that the BBC chose to cut all mention of Passchendaele from their adaptation of The Wood Beyond. I guess even now it's something people feel touchy about.
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