118. End of the First World War & Remembrance
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Echoes of Loss: Commemorating the Fallen
This chapter explores the tragic stories of soldiers who died just before the end of the First World War, highlighting the arbitrary nature of war's timing. It discusses the evolution of memorialization practices, focusing on the establishment of the Imperial War Graves Commission and the influence of figures like Fabian Ware and Rudyard Kipling. Additionally, it reflects on the complex interplay between personal grief, public mourning, and the creation of new commemorative rituals that emerged in response to the war.
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