Ed delves into the nature of the First World War, and JRR Tolkien’s experiences in it. Damian leads a digression on the Battle of Cannae as related to the Somme, and they both remark on the outward craziness of World War I tactics.
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Ed delves into the nature of the First World War, and JRR Tolkien’s experiences in it. Damian leads a digression on the Battle of Cannae as related to the Somme, and they both remark on the outward craziness of World War I tactics.