Month: November 2024
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Lest we Forget: The Naval Arms Race and European Rivalries
The period following the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) was marked by a significant arms race in Europe, driven by the rise of new military technologies and the shifting balance of power.…
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Lest We Forget: Do not Swallow the Old Lie
Wilfred Owen’s poem “Dulce et Decorum Est” portrays the brutal realities of trench warfare and the horrors of chemical attacks. Through vivid imagery, Owen challenges the glorification of dying for…
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Lest we Forget: The Echo of Religious Extremism
The content explores the historical and modern implications of religious extremism, notably through events like the Gunpowder Plot and contemporary movements like American Christian nationalism. It highlights the dangers of…
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Lest We Forget: Victoria’s Children and Family Rivalry
Queen Victoria’s children strategically forged alliances through marriage, shaping British identity and European geopolitics. Their unions intertwined royal families, aimed for peace, and created lasting connections across nations. However, personal…
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Lest We Forget: An Eyewitness to Carnage
Siegfried Sassoon’s “On Passing the New Menin Gate” critiques the hypocrisy of war memorials, contrasting their commemorative grandeur with the grim realities of conflict. The poem reflects on the emotional…
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The Journey of the Unknown Warrior: From Known to Unknown but Always Loved
The Unknown Warrior’s grave in Westminster Abbey symbolizes the sacrifices of countless soldiers from the Great War. Established through the vision of Reverend David Railton, it serves as a tribute…
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“Lest we Forget” – An Origin Story
Rudyard Kipling’s “Recessional” reflects on the impermanence of power and the hubris of empire, urging humility and moral responsibility. The poem’s refrain, “Lest we forget,” serves as a reminder of…
A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct. 