Thursday, February 1, 2007

Napoleon's crimes

Here is a harrowing article featured at Lew Share


Anonymous said...

The respect shown to these remains by the people of Vilnus is touching.

My son said that after the Battle of Antietam the dead and wounded taken to Frederick outnumbered the city's population, same situation as in this report. Wonder how often in the bloody history of war that has happened to local cities and towns.

With a leader like we currently have, one can see what could happen if he had all the power. Our country would be at war for the next 20 years.

Interesting article!

Anonymous said...

I believe there was a story about this gravesite on the evening news a few years ago. I'm of Lithuanian descent and have an interest in Lithuanian history. (The Baltic region isn't a well known area of Europe)

Yes, your son is correct, Alice I. Various churches in Frederick were converted into makeshift hospitals. It's just one example of how the town was affected. Some of the soldiers are buried in St. John's Cemetary on East 3rd St and you can see their graves today.

elena maria vidal said...

Very interesting, ladies! Thanks!