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“Philip Gibbs, in his absolutely groundbreaking work, now it can be told, was a journalist on the scene, as we said earlier.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: First World War experiences
For: Historians and readers interested in war literature
Key quote: “Philip Gibbs, in his absolutely groundbreaking work, now it can be told, was a journalist on the scene, as we said earlier, and unable to write about the reality of the war until afterwards.”
The host references Philip Gibbs' book to highlight the horrific realities faced by soldiers during the First World War. Gibbs' vivid descriptions serve to illustrate the psychological toll of living amidst constant carnage and the resilience of those who endured it.
“In one of the most famous books ever written about the war, it's called Now It Can Be Told, a British reporter named Philip Gibbs went over to the continent right when this whole conflict breaks out.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: human suffering in war
For: Historians and readers interested in war literature
Key quote: “In one of the most famous books ever written about the war, it's called Now It Can Be Told, a British reporter named Philip Gibbs went over to the continent right when this whole conflict breaks out, and he reported from it, you know, during the Great Retreat.”
The host mentions 'Now It Can Be Told' to highlight the raw and unfiltered accounts of the human suffering during the Great Retreat in World War I. Philip Gibbs' reporting provides a stark reminder of the realities of war that were often censored during the conflict.