Out today, Nina Edwards’ Dressed for War. Continue reading
Tag Archives: First World War
Painting of the Week: 101
Fred A. Farrell (1882-1935), ‘Surrender Englander!’ – Neuville St Vaast, chalk, bodycolour and ink on dark brown paper. Continue reading
Conflict in the Life of David Lloyd George
Conflict may be a theme for most politicians, but it can be argued David Lloyd George encountered (and encouraged) conflict to an unusual degree – both politically and personally. Continue reading
Was the First World War Worth Fighting?
Whether commemoration will reinforce or debunk public myths remains to be seen, but the words of those who fought, in all services, must take centre-stage. Continue reading
Painting of the Week: 86
Stanley Spencer (1891-1959), Sandham’s Memorial Chapel, 1932. Continue reading
Defending the Home Front in the First World War
How German air raids during the First World War helped Britain refine techniques to combat aerial attacks during the Blitz. Continue reading
Air Power in World War I
Our understanding of the First World War tends to focus on trench warfare, but by looking at the perspectives of British pilots the limitations of an army-centric approach is revealed. Continue reading
Post Marcs
Today in 1916, German expressionist painter Franz Marc was fatally wounded at the Battle of Verdun. Continue reading
Painting of the Week: 43
Franz Marc (1880-1916), Der Turm der Blauen Pferde (The Tower of Blue Horses), 1913, oil on canvas, 200 x 130 cm, whereabouts unknown since the end of World War II. Continue reading
Remembrance and Peace: German War Graves Commission
Nearly one hundered years on, the First World War grave sites in Europe remain some of the most potent advocates of peace we have on Earth. Continue reading
The First World War in Buttons
Nina Edwards. Continue reading
