colonialism

The BWIR, Mutiny and the Men of Taranto: No ParadesThe BWIR, Mutiny and the Men of Taranto: No Parades

The BWIR, Mutiny and the Men of Taranto: No Parades

Update: 15 October 2020 I've heard from Lyn who is the Project Lead for ‘Away from the Western Front’. ‘No…

6 years ago
For The Sake Of Example: The story of Pvt. Herbert Morris of the BWIRFor The Sake Of Example: The story of Pvt. Herbert Morris of the BWIR

For The Sake Of Example: The story of Pvt. Herbert Morris of the BWIR

 They had all watched him die, in a foreign landA warning to others from the High Command. Forfeits medals (sentenced…

6 years ago
PartitionPartition

Partition

"I was so rushed I had not time to go into the details,"  - Cyril Ratcliffe. The political leaders of…

8 years ago
Landfall in Unknown SeasLandfall in Unknown Seas

Landfall in Unknown Seas

Some poems capture my attention because they have the twin virtues of being grounded in historical reality and yet reach…

8 years ago