The Guernica Tree

[Winning Captains]

Today we visited Guernica in the Basque Country to pay our respects the people who lost their lives at the hands of fascism. In April 1937 the Luftwaffe carpet bombed this defenceless town and just about flatted it to the ground.

One of the reasons that they selected Guernica was because it was the home of the Basque tradition and where they established their principles of democracy and fairness. Important decisions would be taken underneath this tree which is situated inside the Basque Parliament in Guernica.

The Guernica Oak Tree symbolises traditional freedoms for the Biscayan people, and by extension for the Basque people as a whole. The tree survived the bombing, as did the parliament but the thing that is worth noting here is that the tree died and has been replaced by a new tree.

Here is the old tree, pictured this afternoon...and also the NEW tree which replaced the dead one in 2004.

The new tree has taken on all the symbolic meaning of the dead one, which stands in its tree grave twenty yards away.

The Basques know that the tree is a new one, it's 15 years old but it still represents what is part of their DNA. There is no myth of continuity in Guernica. But their principles are as strong today as before.

Lest we forget.

 

[The Shamrock]

Old tree, new tree, not the same tree.

 

[Maria]

Today we visited Guernica in the Basque Country to pay our respects the people who lost their lives at the hands of fascism. In April 1937 the Luftwaffe carpet bombed this defenceless town and just about flatted it to the ground.

One of the reasons that they selected Guernica was because it was the home of the Basque tradition and where they established their principles of democracy and fairness. Important decisions would be taken underneath this tree which is situated inside the Basque Parliament in Guernica.

The Guernica Oak Tree symbolises traditional freedoms for the Biscayan people, and by extension for the Basque people as a whole. The tree survived the bombing, as did the parliament but the thing that is worth noting here is that the tree died and has been replaced by a new tree.

Here is the old tree, pictured this afternoon...and also the NEW tree which replaced the dead one in 2004.

The new tree has taken on all the symbolic meaning of the dead one, which stands in its tree grave twenty yards away.

The Basques know that the tree is a new one, it's 15 years old but it still represents what is part of their DNA. There is no myth of continuity in Guernica. But their principles are as strong today as before.

Lest we forget.

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D, why didn’t you post this last year when after i suffered war mentalia from cblog.
There was someone on this site at that time, from the basque country, that i could have done with your help with.

I now feel like i let that person down. I don’t like feeling like this.

 

[michael duffy]

Today we visited Guernica in the Basque Country to pay our respects the people who lost their lives at the hands of fascism. In April 1937 the Luftwaffe carpet bombed this defenceless town and just about flatted it to the ground.

One of the reasons that they selected Guernica was because it was the home of the Basque tradition and where they established their principles of democracy and fairness. Important decisions would be taken underneath this tree which is situated inside the Basque Parliament in Guernica.

The Guernica Oak Tree symbolises traditional freedoms for the Biscayan people, and by extension for the Basque people as a whole. The tree survived the bombing, as did the parliament but the thing that is worth noting here is that the tree died and has been replaced by a new tree.

Here is the old tree, pictured this afternoon...and also the NEW tree which replaced the dead one in 2004.

The new tree has taken on all the symbolic meaning of the dead one, which stands in its tree grave twenty yards away.

The Basques know that the tree is a new one, it's 15 years old but it still represents what is part of their DNA. There is no myth of continuity in Guernica. But their principles are as strong today as before.

Lest we forget.

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massacre of the innocent's,again.

 

[TET]

Today we visited Guernica in the Basque Country to pay our respects the people who lost their lives at the hands of fascism. In April 1937 the Luftwaffe carpet bombed this defenceless town and just about flatted it to the ground.

One of the reasons that they selected Guernica was because it was the home of the Basque tradition and where they established their principles of democracy and fairness. Important decisions would be taken underneath this tree which is situated inside the Basque Parliament in Guernica.

The Guernica Oak Tree symbolises traditional freedoms for the Biscayan people, and by extension for the Basque people as a whole. The tree survived the bombing, as did the parliament but the thing that is worth noting here is that the tree died and has been replaced by a new tree.

Here is the old tree, pictured this afternoon...and also the NEW tree which replaced the dead one in 2004.

The new tree has taken on all the symbolic meaning of the dead one, which stands in its tree grave twenty yards away.

The Basques know that the tree is a new one, it's 15 years old but it still represents what is part of their DNA. There is no myth of continuity in Guernica. But their principles are as strong today as before.

Lest we forget.

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How did the Luftwaffe get there?

Surely France would have declared war if Luftwaffe flew across French air space in 1937?

Ive also wondered if Basque Country inside France want independence with the rest of Basque Country or is it just the parts in Spain.

Seems like a rather evil thing to do, to a defenceless part of country.

 

[michael duffy]

france did what france do TET, they shat the bed,not the people,their feckin rulers!!!!

 

[lcafiero]

An excellent post, Winning Captains. Thanks.

 

[50 Shades of Green]

An excellent post, Winning Captains. Thanks.

Yip...... TrEEmendous ?

 

[Winning Captains]

They flew to Spain from Fascist Italy I think.

 

[BILLCOWIE1958]

Today we visited Guernica in the Basque Country to pay our respects the people who lost their lives at the hands of fascism. In April 1937 the Luftwaffe carpet bombed this defenceless town and just about flatted it to the ground.

One of the reasons that they selected Guernica was because it was the home of the Basque tradition and where they established their principles of democracy and fairness. Important decisions would be taken underneath this tree which is situated inside the Basque Parliament in Guernica.

The Guernica Oak Tree symbolises traditional freedoms for the Biscayan people, and by extension for the Basque people as a whole. The tree survived the bombing, as did the parliament but the thing that is worth noting here is that the tree died and has been replaced by a new tree.

Here is the old tree, pictured this afternoon...and also the NEW tree which replaced the dead one in 2004.

The new tree has taken on all the symbolic meaning of the dead one, which stands in its tree grave twenty yards away.

The Basques know that the tree is a new one, it's 15 years old but it still represents what is part of their DNA. There is no myth of continuity in Guernica. But their principles are as strong today as before.

Lest we forget.

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Hmmm just thinking about the old tree and the new tree How the people accept that it's not the same tree and there's no myth of continuity but their principle remain the same as before

Compare that with the HUNS and the bollox they are fed and accept in relation to Oldco Newco being the same then what might be the odds of Angela Merkel sending a few planes over to obliterate these clowns

Talking about clowns... Just remembered Avoid heading into town today

Be full of banner waving mace tossing swaggering jaked up arseholes in bowler hats sashes and rolled up umbrellas being egged on by tanked up hinges on decked out in HUN taps and scarves

Wonder if Slippy G will venture out for a look?

HH?

 

[Benignus]

Talking about things being the same or something new, at the home of Scottish Footballs tribute act, for £32 you can buy a ticket to see a Tina Turner tribute act, and before I hear any complaints about the price, the girl has been on X Factor, so there.

 

[tictastic]

Talking about trees,there's nothing better than a walk in the woodlands,lovely dappled shades of green,peaceful and good for the soul.

 

[Imatim]

Old tree, new tree, not the same tree.

............................

Yer a poet.....and don’t even know it ?

 

[The Galway shawl]

Today we visited Guernica in the Basque Country to pay our respects the people who lost their lives at the hands of fascism. In April 1937 the Luftwaffe carpet bombed this defenceless town and just about flatted it to the ground.

One of the reasons that they selected Guernica was because it was the home of the Basque tradition and where they established their principles of democracy and fairness. Important decisions would be taken underneath this tree which is situated inside the Basque Parliament in Guernica.

The Guernica Oak Tree symbolises traditional freedoms for the Biscayan people, and by extension for the Basque people as a whole. The tree survived the bombing, as did the parliament but the thing that is worth noting here is that the tree died and has been replaced by a new tree.

Here is the old tree, pictured this afternoon...and also the NEW tree which replaced the dead one in 2004.

The new tree has taken on all the symbolic meaning of the dead one, which stands in its tree grave twenty yards away.

The Basques know that the tree is a new one, it's 15 years old but it still represents what is part of their DNA. There is no myth of continuity in Guernica. But their principles are as strong today as before.

Lest we forget.

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Good article. Was in Madrid recently the weekend of the champions league final (stag do) and met up with the mate from mayo. Long story short the painting of Guernica is housed in the museo nacional
Centro de arte in Madrid, and we found out not far from Lavapies(area) our digs. Anyway went along to see it only costs €10.and by no means being a art critic, it's such a moving painting given the subject, the horror ,pain, and helplessness is there in front of you.The fact that it hangs in Madrid is an insult and reminder to the Basque country where the power lies.

 

[Niall J]

Every Country has it stains from history. Franco is very much Spain's. It's difficult to comprehend just how far and wide they came to fight facism. A huge international force went there in support from every walk of life. Poets beside Postmen.

 

[The Galway shawl]

Every Country has it stains from history. Franco is very much Spain's. It's difficult to comprehend just how far and wide they came to fight facism. A huge international force went there in support from every walk of life. Poets beside Postmen.

If your ever down Achill island way go and visit Tommy Patten's grave in Dooega first Irishman killed and first English speaking person killed (Dec 17 1936).

 

[26+6=1]

How did the Luftwaffe get there?

The German and Italian planes which carried out the Guernica atrocity were all based within Nationalist Spanish territory and took off from Spanish airfields such as Burgos. The Germans sent a 'volunteer' force of planes, aircrew and military personnel known as the 'Condor Legion' and Guernica was the most infamous example of their application of the 'terror-bombing' strategy the Luftwaffe were developing. The Soviets sent planes and personnel to the Republican side and the rest of the world sat back and watched; apart from the few private citizens of disinterested nations.

 

[Richybhoy]

How did the Luftwaffe get there?

Surely France would have declared war if Luftwaffe flew across French air space in 1937?

Ive also wondered if Basque Country inside France want independence with the rest of Basque Country or is it just the parts in Spain.

Seems like a rather evil thing to do, to a defenceless part of country.

Twas the Condor Legion that bombed Guernica. Hitler and Mussolini both gave assistance to Franco, sending soldiers and airmen.

The Manic Street Preachers song, If you tolerate this then your children will be next, is based on a Spanish Civil War propaganda poster which showed Fascist planes bombing women and children with the words If you tolerate this then your children will be next.
How right they were as the people of Warsaw, Rotterdam, Coventry, Clydebank, London soon found out.
HH
There is a good documentary on PBS about the Scottish people who volunteered for the International Brigades and fought for the Spanish Republic. It's called The Scots Who Fought Franco.
If ye are interested in all this check oot the Glasgow woman Ethel McDonald.

 

[Niall J]

If your ever down Achill island way go and visit Tommy Patten's grave in Dooega first Irishman killed and first English speaking person killed (Dec 17 1936).

Thanks Galway just been reading a bit on him. Cheers for the pointer

 

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