014 - Part 5 Chapters 10 to 14

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 hope is that this honest portrayal of painful realities will contribute to a broader knowledge that inspires a new framework for international relations, fostering a code of morality that can prevent future atrocities reminiscent of the five-year sacrifice of youth that I witnessed. - Summary by Philip Gibbs, from the Preface