Elegy of Great Britain: A Record of the British Army's Defeat

Author: Cheng Fen
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: As a veteran military power, Britain once used its unique intellect and strength to create the myth of the "Empire on which the sun never sets." However, the tragic memories of the Gallipoli Peninsula's Battle of the Somme, the heart-wrenching moment of the Dunkirk evacuation, and the humiliating retreat from India all left the British humbled while also making people feel the cruelty of history.