Remembrance

The book delves into how the British commemorate those lost in 20th-century wars, particularly focusing on the aftermath of World War I. It details the establishment of the Cenotaph in Whitehall, the inception of the two minutes' silence, and the National Ceremony held each Remembrance Sunday. Additionally, it examines the Unknown Warrior, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal, alongside the contributions of various service museums. Key figures involved in this history are also briefly profiled.