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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Poem of the week: Leaves by Frederic Manning

A poem contrasts serene moonlit nature with sudden, violent artillery, using imagist techniques informed by trench-war experience.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
5 days ago
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What did soldiers truly endure in the trenches of WWI?

World War I was the first global, fully mechanised war, creating trench warfare, multiple world fronts, mass mobilisation, and intense early patriotic enthusiasm.
fromVulture
3 months ago
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood Recap: Love Letters

The emotional impact of World War I on characters is profoundly illustrated through their experiences and relationships.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
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Trench Warfare on WWI's Western Front

The trench warfare of the Western Front during the First World War (1914-18) involved soldiers living and dying in an awful mix of mud, filth, and barbed wire. Trench systems became more sophisticated in layout as the conflict dragged on but remained rudimentary holes in the ground as entire armies attempted to shelter from artillery, gas, machine-gun, and infantry attacks.
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