[ClearCase_guy]

Tolkien's service in the Boer War

Sigh. This writer states (correctly) that Tolkien was born in 1892, but also sees him as a Boer War veteran. Not bloody likely! In fact, Tolkien served in WWI and was present at the Somme. Much of the horror of Mordor can probably be traced to Trench Warfare and the devastation caused by modern war. Why bring in the Boer War? Note: Tolkien was born in South Africa, but left when he was 6.

[jwfiv]

Thanks for clarifying that, re: Tolkien and the Boer War...I'm still sleepy, but even so, I knew something was askew with the article at that point.

Sure looking forward to the Two Towers.