I wouldn’t consider WW1 as ancient history… it’s not even 100 years old, and is still easy to associate with, compared to the wars of the pre-20th century…
Agreed, but I was talking from the perspective of a 15 year old whose perspective on time is rather different to ours. WWI is as remote to her as the Franco Prussian War was to me at her age.
Dude… I’m nineteen - those 4 years shouldn’t make too much difference.
Obviously the feeling of remoteness depends on how interested you are in history, though.
Also, the fact that you referred to ‘a 15-year old’ as ‘her’, makes me think you’re referring to someone specific. I’ll go out on a hike here, and claim that in general, men are more interested in history than women.
There’s a world of difference between even a 15-year old and a 17-year old…
True, but nothing you couldn’t catch up in 2 years 
I disagree with you on this one Shuultz… I’ve seen just as many female historians as I have male. I might admit that men are sometimes more interested in history of war fare… but that can be expected.
I was lucky enough to have a History teacher in high school who was very passionated about his profession. I credit him with my deep interest in history today.
I did want to tell you guys about a trip I just got back from. I have a cousin in the US Army who is stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. He invited me down for a few days and of course I agreed. He took me on a tour of the post and got up close and personal with some of the army’s newest artillery. It was awesome!!
I thought you were much older.
You are an unusually well informed 19 year old.
:mrgreen:
That’s why we deported him to Canada.
Schuultz may be 19 but he articulates like he was in the War himself. 
With limited success - I’ll probably study in Heidelberg next year.
And perhaps become a Student Prince?
I love Heidelberg by the way, a very nice city and the views from the castle are superb.
My thoughts exactly. Aside the fact that it’s really close to my hometown, the main reason I want to go study there though is to be closer to the actual history. Studying (European) history in Canada is nice and well, but everything is just too far away…
Here are some images for story of Josef Schulz. On first you can see Josef before execution. Also Josef Schulz monument in village Lokva 
sorry for my unprofessional upload, they are too big, can it be fixed??
I think it’s a typo on your part. Should had been:
I’ll probably study With limited succemss in Heidelberg next year."
Ouch