In Memoriam

by Alice Winn

The Hague Convention sought to make war more humane. We had reached a point in history where we believed it was possible to make war humane.

All my men, every last one, had been hit. I stood on the most God-forsaken patch of earth I hope ever exists and I thought: I wonder how Elly is.

‘He hath awaken’d from the dream of life,’ ” said Ellwood, in awe.

While horse and hero fell. They that had fought so well Came through the jaws of Death, Back from the mouth of hell, All that was left of them,