British and German embassies commemorate 100 years of the Battle of Coronel

Wednesday, November 5th 2014 - 20:44 UTC

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British and German Embassies in Santiago organized a commemoration event to mark the 100 years of the Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile. A hundred years ago November first 1914, one of the first Naval battles of the First World War between the Royal Navy and the German Navy took place 50 miles off the coast of Coronel. Read full article

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ilsen
This is how modern countries deal with the past. With honour and respect for the fallen, and with unity in the search for a better future.

Thank you Chile for being such great hosts. All three countries' pasts and now, futures are intertwined.

Top marks to Chile. Showing the way forward for all of Latin America. Well Done!
Nov 05th, 2014 - 11:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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redp0ll
@1 Fully agree with your sentiments
Nov 05th, 2014 - 11:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Jack Bauer
@1 Ilsen,
Well said.
Nov 06th, 2014 - 07:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
Thank you. Said from the heart.
Maybe one day other countries will be able to learn from this fine expression of humanity.
Nov 06th, 2014 - 09:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Jack Bauer
I doubt it....it's a cultural thing. As you said @1, its got to do with honour and respect, both lacking in SA.
Nov 07th, 2014 - 04:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
I still hope, perhaps stupidly, that other countries in Lat Am may aspire to this. Maybe one day....
Don't give up on Hope people.
Chile is showing us all a way forward. A difficult path, yes, but the PA is starting to gain serious credibility.
Colombia, with its many problems, is joining in and developing well.
I wish both countries all the best.
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