Steve - I didn't suggest you were arguing with me; that was a more general comment. I did say "vaguely sensible natter", dear boy! ;-)

As for Remembrance, funnily enough I had this conversation with a friend of a friend a couple of days ago... Germany has its own Remembrance Day, as do most nations. For many, it is also 11:00 11/11, though not for Germany. But they, too, remember their own (if they wish). And there's no rule over who you remember. Most people remember only the war dead, and probably of their own side. As a history buff, with, oh, 1880-ish to 1918-ish being a particular interest, I know a great deal about WWI, and a pretty fair amount about WWII. I remember all of the war dead. The only real difference between them was the colour of their uniforms...

Incidentally, there used to be a perception that the Turks were descendants of the Huns (the real Huns; if you want to know the derivation of the pejorative, google it!). It's incorrect, but you weren't entirely wrong. ;-)

And, in 30 mins, it'll be that time again. Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month. The only time that really counts...