Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Great War and Modern Memory

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Verdun, France - Battle site in World War I where the French suffered a great loss and were beaten badly.

The Somme - A river in France where the largest military engagement in history up to that time took place.

Albert, France - A ruined basilica the the Virgin and Child atop are located in this town and country.

Ypres Salient - This is an eighteen square mile enclosed battlefield, located in France, that troops would become trapped in.

Isle of Wight - An island in the Channel that is the sight of...
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