Wartime Propaganda and Soldier-Poets — "The Old Lie: Dulce Et Decorum Est, Pro Patria Mori"

Wartime Propaganda and Soldier-Poets — "The Old Lie: Dulce Et Decorum Est, Pro Patria Mori"

The War to End All Wars? In August 1914, the concept of total war among the great industrialized nations emerged with a vengeance. After one thousand five hundred fifty-one days of intense fighting, resulting in nine million deaths and countless others...

Editor's Corner: Dulce et Decorum Est

This week, on November 11, Americans celebrated Veterans Day in honor of all those who have served in the Armed Forces. The holiday was originally named “Armistice Day” because it commemorated the end of World War I, but was later amended to Veterans Day to honor those who served in any war or era.