Refers to the First World War, 1914-1918. Not as popular as World War Two is today, as American film producers have not made as many films about it, most likely because it would make the U.S look weak the U.S. as their country had very little to do with the war.
The Great War was the war that defined warfare for probably a very long time. Armies, unused to light infantry battles and the use of tactics over numbers, found themselves in a stalemate, "dug in" at opposing trenches that stretched for miles and miles. This warfare was particularly gruesome, as the cramped and dangerous conditions led to many serious diseases, both mental and physical. The phrase "over the top" was created in this war, when frustrated army commanders ordered their soldiers to simply get out of their trenches and charge the enemy positions. When units went "over the top," it was common for the entire unit to be completely wiped out, resulting in the deaths of thousands in a few hours.
The war itself was brought about due to rising tensions in Europe and the web of alliances that existed. When the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated by Serbian terrorists, Austria blamed Russia, as Russia had always promised to protect Serbia should Austria look to seize it. Following this outbreak, Germany and Italy declared war on Russia's ally France, whereupon Britain was inevitably thrown into the fray.
Rememberance Day parades are held every year in every town in most of Europe (not sure about the U.S?) to remember the veterans who fought in it. Hundreds of local military personnel attend the parade and there is a Church service with the famous words being read (usually by a veteran):
They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
The Great War was the war that defined warfare for probably a very long time. Armies, unused to light infantry battles and the use of tactics over numbers, found themselves in a stalemate, "dug in" at opposing trenches that stretched for miles and miles. This warfare was particularly gruesome, as the cramped and dangerous conditions led to many serious diseases, both mental and physical. The phrase "over the top" was created in this war, when frustrated army commanders ordered their soldiers to simply get out of their trenches and charge the enemy positions. When units went "over the top," it was common for the entire unit to be completely wiped out, resulting in the deaths of thousands in a few hours.
The war itself was brought about due to rising tensions in Europe and the web of alliances that existed. When the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated by Serbian terrorists, Austria blamed Russia, as Russia had always promised to protect Serbia should Austria look to seize it. Following this outbreak, Germany and Italy declared war on Russia's ally France, whereupon Britain was inevitably thrown into the fray.
Rememberance Day parades are held every year in every town in most of Europe (not sure about the U.S?) to remember the veterans who fought in it. Hundreds of local military personnel attend the parade and there is a Church service with the famous words being read (usually by a veteran):
They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
by OiOiBoy July 3, 2006
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Get the The Great War of 2024 mug.Also known as the Furry war, The Great Furry war of 2018, and in some cases World War III, The Furry war is and ongoing battle for superiority involving gamers and furries. Some groups have managed to make alliances with natives, such as the weaboos, the memers, and in rare cases, furries have gone as far as to capture rare and violent T-Posing children to set off on rivals. It is currently unclear as to which side will win the war. Some say it has to be the gamers, as the chief constantly respawns. Others say furries, as their numbers are always growing, and, as stated before, they’ve begun the taming and possible selective breeding of T-Posers. The war has also lead to a decline in bread, as the property are making sandwiches to supply the troops at an alarming rate.
“Man, I could really go for a sandwich right now.”
“Yeah, this war is really using up all the energy of us and our fellow gamer bois.”
“Exactly, but there’s just no telling when the Great Furry War will come to an end.”
“Yeah, this war is really using up all the energy of us and our fellow gamer bois.”
“Exactly, but there’s just no telling when the Great Furry War will come to an end.”
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Get the The Great Furry War mug.The Great Meme War took place from Juner 16, 2015 - November 9, 2016 and was the internet(primarily social media) battle between supporters of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Gary aka Aleppo Johnson, and Jill Stein. Attacks and battles took the form of arguments and memes in comment sections, threads, photos, videos and more. These memes were used to attack a candidate or sway their supporters. The War also included heavy shitpposting, spam, copypastas, and dank memes. The War's fronts include Reddit, instagram, ifunny, youtube, the news and media, and many others.
The main conflict of the War was between Donald Trump and the Allies, Hillary Clinton and the DNC, and the Republican Party.
Casualties and losses include:
For Trump and the Allies: A lot of time.
For Hillary Clinton and the DNC: The Presidency, a few thousand emails, the states of Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, Wisconson, a plate full of chicken nuggies
For the Republican Party: A few turtles, a guac bowl and some rice.
For the mainstream media: Their remaining credibility.
For Pepe: Being mislabled as a "Hate Symbol" by Hillary Clinton and her campaign and the Anti Defamination League.
Trump's victory of the Great Meme War is credited by many as to be the power of K E K.
Many say he was meme'd into the White House.
The main conflict of the War was between Donald Trump and the Allies, Hillary Clinton and the DNC, and the Republican Party.
Casualties and losses include:
For Trump and the Allies: A lot of time.
For Hillary Clinton and the DNC: The Presidency, a few thousand emails, the states of Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, Wisconson, a plate full of chicken nuggies
For the Republican Party: A few turtles, a guac bowl and some rice.
For the mainstream media: Their remaining credibility.
For Pepe: Being mislabled as a "Hate Symbol" by Hillary Clinton and her campaign and the Anti Defamination League.
Trump's victory of the Great Meme War is credited by many as to be the power of K E K.
Many say he was meme'd into the White House.
by Mushroomisile69 November 30, 2016
Get the The great meme war mug.It was a huge battle that took place in 2015-2016. God emperor trump had a mission, to make america great again. In order to succeed, he needed to take down crooked hillary. To his aid, lord and savior pepe the frog came and helped him on this mission. The 9th of November, they finally did it. They had finally defeated crooked hillary.
This battle will go down in the history books as "the great meme war".
This battle will go down in the history books as "the great meme war".
by The lord and savior trump November 11, 2016
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by Shœ October 21, 2020
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"The Great Keemstar war was a one of the greatest battles in all of YouTube history,"
"Anyway, let's get right... Into the news..."
Said the next Dramalert host
"Anyway, let's get right... Into the news..."
Said the next Dramalert host
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