I feel connected to the Second World War because my father lost his father in that war. So, through my dad and the effect it had on him of losing his father young, I always felt connected to the war. It goes back years, but it still feels to me as if we're completely living in it.

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This quote expresses the personal connection the speaker feels to the Second World War due to their father's experience of losing his own father in the war. The loss endured by their father had a profound impact, creating an ongoing sense of connection and remembrance within the speaker. Despite the passage of time, the speaker still feels strongly connected to the war, suggesting the enduring relevance and impact of this historical event on their family and their perception of the world around them.

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