Monday, March 15, 2010

The Great War (updated)

World War I was a defining experience for both New Zealand and Australia, and memorials abound -- most of them, understandably but unfortunately, oversized and tasteless. Here's the "Bridge of Remembrance" in Christchurch:


This bridge and archway were erected to commemorate World War I specifically, and after World War II broke out they had to tack on a small extra plaque commemorating it, which you'll see to the lower right:


Melbourne's memorial is even more unappealing:


Sydney has a similar one as well, and (UPDATED 3/15) here is a picture:

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