MORE ARIEL'S STUFF. PA'S WAR, AUGUST 1914-NOVEMBER 1918
As the two great world wars were the most significant events in the history of my parent’s, and my generation, they merit exploration at some length. This is not only to set our lives into the proper social context, but for the benefit of those who have no great knowledge of 20 th century history. After the declaration of war had been sent to Germany, Lord Grey, the British Foreign Secretary, in what was clearly an instinctive grasp of its implications, spoke some highly prophetic words.... Sign in to see full entry.