Talk:War grave

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[edit] Historcal perspective

I question the accuracy of the statement The increased mobility of troops and accuracy of weapons means friendly fire more of a risk now than in the past. Surely the only difference is that in recent times it has made more public?

Also The use of vehicles and aircraft and the need to transport and use dangerous equipment and materials increases the risk of accidental death. is questionable. Lots of wooden warships (the Vasa and the Mary Rose being famous examples) were surely far less seaworthy than modern ships and there were many casualties in WWI from the handling of poor quality explosives.

When did any culture first define War graves as opposed to just the sites of battles?--JBellis 22:10, 15 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Field burial versus section of a cementary

Should the article make an distinction between sections of ordinary cementaries where fallen are buried and "field" graves, commonly simple ones with perhaps the helmet on top and such (as the one in the picture). I assume these should be separated. Scoo 09:17, 10 March 2006 (UTC)