Why We Remember

Warfare

History Hit

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4.5 • 943 Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2020

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE is a former specialist military unit colonel in the British Armed Forces, world-championship athlete and award-winning international musician. Now a member of the Army Reserve, he works tirelessly with organisations geared towards supporting and remembering those who have risked so much in the service of their countries. For this year’s Remembrance Day, Ash joined James to talk about why he thinks that it is so important to honour members of the Armed Forces and, in this extraordinary year, the other services which we all rely on in times of need. Ash, described by Bear Grylls as ‘one of the most experienced soldiers of his generation’, allows us an insight into some of his own experiences working alongside members of not only British forces, but personnel from across the globe.

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0:00.0	Oh, he's cute. Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling. He's hugging his pillow like a sloth on a branch.
0:10.0	He couldn't sleep before. Now listen to him. Sounds like an elephant with a chest infection.
0:15.0	Well, they call him a dreamer. And now they're right.
0:19.0	All aboard, Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling. Find all the comfort you need in the quiet lounge.
0:26.0	Piando Ferries, there is another way.
0:29.0	Hello, I'm James Rogers and this is the history hit World Wars podcast a
0:36.1	podcast dedicated to that turbulent period in history between 1914 and
0:40.1	1945 and in this episode we're talking about the importance of remembrance.
0:45.0	Because on remembrance day we think of all those members of the armed forces who have
0:49.5	fought and given their lives in the line of duty.
0:52.6	At 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month each year since 1918,
0:57.8	we've halted our busy lives for just a brief few moments
1:01.4	to stop and reflect and respect. But why do we do this? Why do we remember wars? By doing so do we risk glorifying war? Or if we don't remember, I'll be destined to repeat those mistakes of the past?
1:14.4	Well to discuss this, I'm joined by Ash Alexander Cooper OBE.
1:19.2	During a 22-year career in the British military, Ash became one of the most operationally experienced
1:24.8	officers of his generation.
1:27.0	He not only spent seven years on active deployment, leading some in the world's most elite forces, but after his full-time active service,
1:34.8	he spearheaded and helped a number of charities to ensure that military service and those who have served are not forgotten. So listen to the podcast and if you want to
1:44.2	donate to one at Ash's excellent causes then text Tommy 5 to 70460.
1:49.9	Through this you can donate 5 pounds and it will go towards helping the most disadvantaged veterans get back into work.
1:56.0	Text costs one standard message rate plus your donation and you'll be opting in to hear more about the RBLI's work and fundraising via telephone
2:04.2	and SMS. If you'd like to give five pounds but don't want to receive marketing communication
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