Introduction

The hosts explore a poem by William Blake that presents war as a malevolent, supernatural entity, attributing blame to political and religious figures. They reflect on the bravery exhibited by soldiers in the face of fear, death, and evil, while also acknowledging the immense horrors of World War I and World War II. The chapter concludes by discussing the significance of June 6th, 1944, and the portrayal of evil during the Normandy invasion.