Remembrance and memorial of the casualties
How the end of the war in 1918 brought celebrations and remembrance. There is contemporary footage and a modern presenter report, about the reaction to the end of the war in both the short and long term.
The celebrations and relief at the end of the war are shown and discussed. The contrasting muted relief and resignation of soldiers is included. A range of war memorials are seen and commented upon. A concluding reflection on remembrance and sacrifice is featured.
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