#battlefields — Public Fediverse posts

#Television brought the brutality of #war into the comfort of the living room. Vietnam was lost in the living rooms of #America - not on the #battlefields of Vietnam.
-- Marshall McLuhan

#Television brought the brutality of #war into the comfort of the living room. Vietnam was lost in the living rooms of #America - not on the #battlefields of Vietnam.
-- Marshall McLuhan

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Let's stop making battlefields sacred. #war #endwar #battlefield #battlefields #peace #promotepeace #warisnotsacred #warmonuments #endwarmonuments #nomorewar #whatisitgoodfor #absolutelynothing #gettysburg #worshipingwar #worshipingconflict #conflict #civilwar #peacekeepers

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Let's stop making battlefields sacred. #war #endwar #battlefield #battlefields #peace #promotepeace #warisnotsacred #warmonuments #endwarmonuments #nomorewar #whatisitgoodfor #absolutelynothing #gettysburg #worshipingwar #worshipingconflict #conflict #civilwar #peacekeepers

Is Santa at risk of being shot down by missiles when he flies over conflict zones?
#santa #santaclaus #christmas #missiles #airdefense #war #conflictzones #battlefields

Since #Trump is starting to declare US cities as #WarZones , does that mean they are considered #battlefields from a legal perspective?

With that in mind, if they’re actually battlefields, it’s no longer legal for them to use #teargas on the population.

The distinction between battlefield and domestic use:

Battlefield Use: Both the 1925 Geneva Protocol and the 1993 #Chemical #Weapons Convention (CWC) prohibit the use of tear gas as a method of #warfare in armed conflicts.
#maga #farright

Since #Trump is starting to declare US cities as #WarZones , does that mean they are considered #battlefields from a legal perspective?

With that in mind, if they’re actually battlefields, it’s no longer legal for them to use #teargas on the population.

The distinction between battlefield and domestic use:

Battlefield Use: Both the 1925 Geneva Protocol and the 1993 #Chemical #Weapons Convention (CWC) prohibit the use of tear gas as a method of #warfare in armed conflicts.
#maga #farright

Throughout history, battlefields have been a haunting presence in our minds. Both real and metaphysical spaces exist where the distinction between life and death becomes hazy. #ghosts #battlefields https://connectparanormal.net/2025/08/27/haunting-history-ghosts-of-the-battlefield/

Somme 1916 Museum in Albert, France

A haunting museum chronicling the bloodiest battlefield of World War I.#battlefields #museums #wwi #section-Atlas
Somme 1916 Museum

Somme 1916 Museum in Albert, France

A haunting museum chronicling the bloodiest battlefield of World War I.#battlefields #museums #wwi #section-Atlas
Somme 1916 Museum

Enduring Trauma: The Forgotten Struggles of Japanese American Veterans

The trauma or psychological scars soldiers carry from the battlefield can haunt them long after the fighting ends. Som…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #battlefields #culture #history #internmentcamps #Japanese #japaneseamerican #JapaneseAmericans #Japanesenews #news #PTSD #takeshifurumoto #trauma #vietnamwar #war #warveterans #wwii
https://www.alojapan.com/1344462/enduring-trauma-the-forgotten-struggles-of-japanese-american-veterans/

https://www.alojapan.com/1344462/enduring-trauma-the-forgotten-struggles-of-japanese-american-veterans/ Enduring Trauma: The Forgotten Struggles of Japanese American Veterans #battlefields #culture #history #InternmentCamps #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseAmerican #JapaneseAmericans #JapaneseNews #news #PTSD #TakeshiFurumoto #trauma #VietnamWar #war #WarVeterans #wwii The trauma or psychological scars soldiers carry from the battlefield can haunt them long after the fighting ends. Some Japanese soldiers who fought in the last war also suff

US #NATO ambassador warns #China over ‘subsidizing’ #Russia's war in Ukraine

“I think they need to be called out for their subsidizing this #killing that is happening on the #battlefields in #Ukraine,” Whitaker said

“China thinks they’re fighting a proxy war through Russia. They want to keep the U.S. and our allies occupied with this war, so that we can’t focus on our other strategic challenges.”

https://kyivindependent.com/us-envoy-warns-china-over-subsidizing-russias-war-in-ukraine-calls-it-strategic-miscalculation/

#RussianAggression #ChineseAggression #weapons

US #NATO ambassador warns #China over ‘subsidizing’ #Russia's war in Ukraine

“I think they need to be called out for their subsidizing this #killing that is happening on the #battlefields in #Ukraine,” Whitaker said

“China thinks they’re fighting a proxy war through Russia. They want to keep the U.S. and our allies occupied with this war, so that we can’t focus on our other strategic challenges.”

https://kyivindependent.com/us-envoy-warns-china-over-subsidizing-russias-war-in-ukraine-calls-it-strategic-miscalculation/

#RussianAggression #ChineseAggression #weapons

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Ukrainian military releases footage of Russian troops killing civilian in Donetsk Oblast and Ukraine’s retaliation — Russia to spend $1.1 trillion preparing for upcoming large-scale war — Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Samara plant making raw materials for Russian artillery, bombs — Russia recruits children into drone programs through games, education incentives … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/wednesday-july-23-2025/

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Ukrainian military releases footage of Russian troops killing civilian in Donetsk Oblast and Ukraine’s retaliation — Russia to spend $1.1 trillion preparing for upcoming large-scale war — Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Samara plant making raw materials for Russian artillery, bombs — Russia recruits children into drone programs through games, education incentives … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/wednesday-july-23-2025/

Monday, July 7, 2025

China may ask Russia to attack NATO if Taiwan is invaded — Drones reportedly attack Russia’s Black Sea fleet — Russian airports cancel nearly 300 flights amid drone attacks on Russia — German lawmakers call on Merz to increase aid to Ukraine … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/monday-july-7-2025/

Monday, July 7, 2025

China may ask Russia to attack NATO if Taiwan is invaded — Drones reportedly attack Russia’s Black Sea fleet — Russian airports cancel nearly 300 flights amid drone attacks on Russia — German lawmakers call on Merz to increase aid to Ukraine … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/monday-july-7-2025/

#Rescuing #Ukraine’s lost #war #dogs. #Adopting dogs abandoned on the #battlefields has become a national #duty in #Ukraine. #adoption #animal #rescue https://archive.is/mTvbi #compassion #kindness #animalwelfare #soldiers #war #putin #russia

#Rescuing #Ukraine’s lost #war #dogs. #Adopting dogs abandoned on the #battlefields has become a national #duty in #Ukraine. #adoption #animal #rescue https://archive.is/mTvbi #compassion #kindness #animalwelfare #soldiers #war #putin #russia

Portuguese Bell at Menavali Ghat in Menawali, India

Taken as a war trophy in 1739, this Portuguese bell now hangs in an ancient Hindu temple.#colonialism #ancient #temples #hinduism #war #warhistory #belltowers #bells #battlefields #section-Atlas
Portuguese Bell at Menavali Ghat

Portuguese Bell at Menavali Ghat in Menawali, India

Taken as a war trophy in 1739, this Portuguese bell now hangs in an ancient Hindu temple.#colonialism #ancient #temples #hinduism #war #warhistory #belltowers #bells #battlefields #section-Atlas
Portuguese Bell at Menavali Ghat

Gettysburg’s First Shot Marker in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

This is the spot where the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War may have started.#battlefields #civilwar #section-Atlas
Gettysburg’s First Shot Marker

Gettysburg’s First Shot Marker in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

This is the spot where the bloodiest battle in the American Civil War may have started.#battlefields #civilwar #section-Atlas
Gettysburg’s First Shot Marker

For the enduring love of America’s natural treasures

The recent broad dismissals of National Park Service rangers and U.S. Forest Service rangers has caused all of us who hold America’s natural treasures near and dear to their heart to fiercely object to these misguided actions by the Executive branch. What is so dumbfounding is the apparent lack of understanding and appreciation of these gems.

“How in the world can certain people not understand or appreciate the stunning beauty and wonder of America’s natural treasures?”

It’s this lack of appreciation that makes this author wonder if an early introduction to our national parks and forests while kids are in elementary and secondary school should become a standard practice. In the past, this may have been a difficult proposition for some since the geographical distribution of national park sites tended to be weighted heavily in the Western United States. Thankfully, groups such as the scouts have helped introduce young people to our diverse ecosystems across much of the country.

More recently, additional national park sites (lakeshores, seashores, historical parks, trails, battlefields, recreation areas, preserves, monuments, and parks themselves) have been designated in the eastern half of the nation. Believe me, it’s not just the “national parks” specifically that are beautiful. Anyone who has visited Antietam, Saratoga, or Chickamauga will attest to the surprising beauty of those solemn battle settings. The same can be said of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Cape Hatteras, or Apostle Islands shorelines.

A similar idea would be to require each and every member of Congress (the United States Senate and the House of Representatives) to visit at least one national park system site or national forest every year they are in office. Such a policy could be established under their internal rules and would help better acquaint members with the importance and stunning aura of these varied natural features. Then, instead of excessive overseas junkets and lobbyist paid retreats, an annual trip to our nation’s treasures would help open their eyes to the majestic landscapes and vistas that might be lost forever, if not cared for properly.

There are many national forests and grasslands across the nation that could be easily visited by school groups and elected officials. While some of these features may not be as physically dramatic as the parks themselves, they remain excellent tools for educating and endearing our citizenry of the importance of our nation’s natural treasures. And there are certainly many locations within our national forest system that could qualify for national park status, as well.

A truly special feature within some of our national forests are wilderness areas that have been left pristine and largely untouched over time. With so few places across the Lower 48 states remaining undisturbed, unfenced, or undeveloped, these wilderness areas (brainchild of the great Aldo Leopold 100 years ago) are the last remaining vestiges of the original American landscape. An endearing landscape that was once home to our many indigenous peoples and which first greeted intrepid explorers, trappers, pioneers, and settlers.

“We abuse land because we see it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.” 
― Aldo Leopold

The point is…if everyone in this country were to become better acquainted with the national park system and national forest network, hopefully they would better appreciate our nation’s vast and varied natural treasures. Then, maybe just maybe, the chance of broad staff dismissals, reduced funding, and inappropriate land use proposals within or near these gems would become a thing of the past.

Peace!

#battlefields #deserts #dunes #environment #fun #geography #history #lakes #lakeshores #landUse #love #monuments #mountains #NationalForests #NationalParks #nature #parks #planning #preserves #recreation #river #scenic #seashores #trails #travel #water

Take command of ground and air forces in strategic turn-based battles across more than 100 #battlefields!
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For that Civil War history buff! Beautiful print of "Burnside Bridge". Get it at https://www.ArtPal.com/sheliahunt?i=253959-766

#SheliaHuntPhotography #Burnside #BurnsideBridge #Antietam #CivilWar #CivilWarhistory #historybuff #Sharpsburg #antietam Battlefield #HistoricalSites #AmericanHistory #Battlefields #CivilWarBattles #CivilWarPhotography #CivilWarMemories #HistoricPreservation #BuyIntoARt

For that Civil War history buff! Beautiful print of "Burnside Bridge". Get it at https://www.ArtPal.com/sheliahunt?i=253959-766

#SheliaHuntPhotography #Burnside #BurnsideBridge #Antietam #CivilWar #CivilWarhistory #historybuff #Sharpsburg #antietam Battlefield #HistoricalSites #AmericanHistory #Battlefields #CivilWarBattles #CivilWarPhotography #CivilWarMemories #HistoricPreservation #BuyIntoARt

Okehazama Battlefield in Nagoya, Japan

The location of the site of one of the defining battles of feudal Japan is being fought over by two neighboring cities.#samurai #history&culture #monuments #battlefields #section-Atlas
Okehazama Battlefield

Okehazama Battlefield in Nagoya, Japan

The location of the site of one of the defining battles of feudal Japan is being fought over by two neighboring cities.#samurai #history&culture #monuments #battlefields #section-Atlas
Okehazama Battlefield

Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park in Hillsboro, Untied States

West Virginia’s first state park commemorates one of the state’s last significant Civil War battles.#stateparks #warhistory #uscivilwar #civilwar #battlefields #section-Atlas
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park in Hillsboro, Untied States

West Virginia’s first state park commemorates one of the state’s last significant Civil War battles.#stateparks #warhistory #uscivilwar #civilwar #battlefields #section-Atlas
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

Black Jack Battlefield in Wellsville, Kansas

Some say that the battle fought at this Kansas site in 1856 was the first unofficial battle of the American Civil War.#civilwar #nature #battlefields #slavery #abolitionsim #history #section-Atlas
Black Jack Battlefield

Black Jack Battlefield in Wellsville, Kansas

Some say that the battle fought at this Kansas site in 1856 was the first unofficial battle of the American Civil War.#civilwar #nature #battlefields #slavery #abolitionsim #history #section-Atlas
Black Jack Battlefield

Gambrill House in Frederick, Maryland

This three-story Victorian mansion is now home to the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center headquarters.#victorian #battlefields #civilwar #boardwalks #hiking #trails #nationalhistoricsite #nationalparks #houses #section-Atlas
Gambrill House

Gambrill House in Frederick, Maryland

This three-story Victorian mansion is now home to the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center headquarters.#victorian #battlefields #civilwar #boardwalks #hiking #trails #nationalhistoricsite #nationalparks #houses #section-Atlas
Gambrill House

#Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (#IASC): #Civilians in #Gaza in extreme #peril while the world watches on, https://www.who.int/news/item/21-02-2024-statement-by-principals-of-the-inter-agency-standing-committee-(iasc)-on-gaza

-- #Diseases are rampant. #Famine is looming. #Water is at a trickle. Basic #infrastructure has been decimated. #Food production has come to a halt. #Hospitals have turned into #battlefields. One million #children face daily traumas.

#Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (#IASC): #Civilians in #Gaza in extreme #peril while the world watches on, https://www.who.int/news/item/21-02-2024-statement-by-principals-of-the-inter-agency-standing-committee-(iasc)-on-gaza

-- #Diseases are rampant. #Famine is looming. #Water is at a trickle. Basic #infrastructure has been decimated. #Food production has come to a halt. #Hospitals have turned into #battlefields. One million #children face daily traumas.

John Brown Memorial Park and Museum in Osawatomie, Kansas

Explore the cabin where the famed abolitionist once lived and the site where he fought the Battle of Osawatomie.#battlefields #undergroundrailroad #stateparks #history #parks #museums #abolitionists #abolitionsim #section-Atlas
John Brown Memorial Park and Museum

John Brown Memorial Park and Museum in Osawatomie, Kansas

Explore the cabin where the famed abolitionist once lived and the site where he fought the Battle of Osawatomie.#battlefields #undergroundrailroad #stateparks #history #parks #museums #abolitionists #abolitionsim #section-Atlas
John Brown Memorial Park and Museum

Benedict Arnold's Lake Champlain Gunboat Is the Last Shipwreck of Its Kind

Preserved in the lake's chilly waters for more than 200 years, the Spitfire now faces a new threat.#lakes #war #americanrevolution #navalhistory #navy #ships #shipwrecks #maritimehistory #archeology #battlefields #militaryhistory #revolution #freelanceinternal #section-Articles
Benedict Arnold's Lake Champlain Gunboat Is the Last Shipwreck of Its Kind

Benedict Arnold's Lake Champlain Gunboat Is the Last Shipwreck of Its Kind

Preserved in the lake's chilly waters for more than 200 years, the Spitfire now faces a new threat.#lakes #war #americanrevolution #navalhistory #navy #ships #shipwrecks #maritimehistory #archeology #battlefields #militaryhistory #revolution #freelanceinternal #section-Articles
Benedict Arnold's Lake Champlain Gunboat Is the Last Shipwreck of Its Kind

Spomenik Mramor in Kneževo, Serbia

A neglected spomenik overlooking the beautiful Kopaonik Mountains.#battlefields #worldwarii #militaryhistory #monuments #memorials #section-Atlas
Spomenik Mramor

Spomenik Mramor in Kneževo, Serbia

A neglected spomenik overlooking the beautiful Kopaonik Mountains.#battlefields #worldwarii #militaryhistory #monuments #memorials #section-Atlas
Spomenik Mramor

Colonial Iron Mine in York, South Carolina

During the American Revolutionary War, iron excavated from this mine was used to make swords, canons, and more.#battlefields #mountains #trails #hiking #abandoned #ruins #colonialamerica #warhistory #americanrevolution #revolution #mines #section-Atlas
Colonial Iron Mine

Colonial Iron Mine in York, South Carolina

During the American Revolutionary War, iron excavated from this mine was used to make swords, canons, and more.#battlefields #mountains #trails #hiking #abandoned #ruins #colonialamerica #warhistory #americanrevolution #revolution #mines #section-Atlas
Colonial Iron Mine

French Cemetery in Yorktown, Virginia

Mass grave of 50 unidentified French Soldiers who died at the Siege of Yorktown, 1781, that gave victory to the American Revolution.
French Cemetery

French Cemetery in Yorktown, Virginia

Mass grave of 50 unidentified French Soldiers who died at the Siege of Yorktown, 1781, that gave victory to the American Revolution.
French Cemetery

Sach’s Bridge in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

This covered bridge was used by both Union and Confederate troops during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
Sach’s Bridge