Interesting review of the growing bibliography associated with the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War: http://www.economist.com/news/books-and-arts/21599798-first-world-war-was-defining-event-20th-century-thousands-books-have
The author (who does not seem to be identified on the webpage) tells us that "When the war ended suddenly, after the extraordinary “100 days” offensive that culminated in the armistice of November 1918, it was greeted as victory." It was indubitably a great British victory. And that victory should be celebrated (celebrated with all due solemnity, but celebrated nonetheless) in November 2018 - preparations need to start now to plan this victory celebration on a scale commensurate with sacrifice that was made.
Also I was interested in the mention of William Philpott's Bloody Victory which describes how the Somme became the turning point of the war - more attention needs to be paid to the significance of this battle.
The author (who does not seem to be identified on the webpage) tells us that "When the war ended suddenly, after the extraordinary “100 days” offensive that culminated in the armistice of November 1918, it was greeted as victory." It was indubitably a great British victory. And that victory should be celebrated (celebrated with all due solemnity, but celebrated nonetheless) in November 2018 - preparations need to start now to plan this victory celebration on a scale commensurate with sacrifice that was made.
Also I was interested in the mention of William Philpott's Bloody Victory which describes how the Somme became the turning point of the war - more attention needs to be paid to the significance of this battle.
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