I see your point Skybird, but I think the thing to remember is this is significant as it marks the passing of WWI from living memory. In a large sense it already has as all we have left are a handful of vets (literally) who were very young when they took part (in Mr. Kaestner's case only 4 months for a young man of 18). They know what they saw, children and infants won't have any real memories at all. All those who knew more, and made the decisions are already gone...and in a decade or two no one, even those born during the war will be gone.
Sic transit gloria mundi
...as will the horrors which can only be imagined.
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