Make love, not war, says history group
Kobus van Vuuren, a war veteran and a member of the society explained that for him, it is important people know their history because it explains why things are the way they are.
History lovers were taken back in time with a ride through a world war history exhibition by the Military Collectors Re-enactment Society Living History Group last Saturday at the Springs Mall.
The group travels around the country conducting displays from all eras of war and re-enact and relive the history of warfare.
“We started in 2006 and we’ve just grown from there. We have multinational people who are members of the society.
“We started with weapons and now we’ve progressed to military vehicles and motorbikes,” said curator Craig Monk.
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The exhibition included vehicles, weapons and protest signs from different wars that have taken place, such as from the two world wars, the Bush War, the Vietnam War and so forth.
Armed forces represented included the Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and the South African National Defence Force.
When asked why they formed the society, Monk said they like to keep history alive.
“It’s to remember the history and what the people went through in the time of war. Any conflict is silly. People lose their lives and for what?” asked Monk.
Kobus van Vuuren, a war veteran and a member of the society, explained that for him it is important people know their history because it explains why things are the way they are.
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Asked if there is one thing people should take away from the exhibition, van Vuuren said, “Make love, not war. All this (gesturing to the exhibition) is war, it’s bloody, it’s death. Do not cause so much trouble that there will be a third world war.
“Enjoy what we have, it’s all past now, don’t make war again,” said van Vuuren.
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