Do we still need to study about World War I?

On the 5th May 2011, the world's last known combat veteran of World War I, Claude Choules, died in Australia aged 110.  Known to his comrades as Chuckles, British-born Mr Choules joined the Royal Navy at 15 and went on to serve on HMS Revenge.  Every British Curriculum School in the world will learn about WW1, but now that there are no living survivors is it relevant anymore?  Instead would it be more useful to learn about more recent conflicts?  The year 9's have studied it this year- what do you think?  The year 8's will start with this topic in September- are we wasting your time?
Remember a good historian is one who can justify their opinions- don't make a statement unless you can justify what you say.  Aim to give specific examples.
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Mr A

PS: Please feel free to continue commenting on the previous topic, or post comments if you have not done so far.  The debate got quite lively with some interesting points and ideas discussed.  Well done to all those involved.

Why are we so obsessed with Adolf Hitler?

Hitler committed suicide on the 1st May 1945 ( ironically the same day Osama Bin Laden was killed 66 years later).  However there is still a huge obsession and interest in him.  A house in Swansea, Wales became an internet sensation because it looked like Hitler.  Daily new articles are published, and millions of books continue to be sold about him.  So why are we so obsessed?  Is Hitler really that important?  Discuss and debate with each other- and keep it clean!  Leave your name after each post so you can be given credit in school.   Any posts deemed offensive will not be published.
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Mr A :-)