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In Now It Can Be Told, I delve into the harrowing realities of war, sharing insights that the world needs to remember. This book serves not only as a tribute to the bravery displayed during tragic times but also as a stark warning of the potential for history to repeat itself if we do not eradicate the roots of evil and folly from our hearts. Through the eyes of British soldiers and their counterparts on various fronts, I aim to reveal the profound truths of modern warfare—not through an exhaustive recounting of events, but by exploring the experiences that shaped their understanding. My ...

Sir Philip Gibbs served as one of five official British reporters during the First World War. In this book he relays the experiences of British soldiers and offers a detailed narrative of the events of World War I, while trying to draw broader conclusions about the nature of war and how it can be prevented in the future.