Britain Declares War and Defends Freedom in Europe
The speaker outlines reasons for war as Germany's aggression provoked a united response. He cites British aims to uphold independence of small states, resist domination by a single power, and defend civilization, while acknowledging the global economic and military effort required.
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Austria
Fortin
Ambarsador
Vienna
Meurice de Buneeu
Edward Grey
Aly
Germany
Europe
Fermany
Phil
Dean Inge and The Bullies of Europe Preacher’s plea on war ethics
Theologian Dean Inge at St Pauls and Westminster Abbey laments savage violence in the war. He cites Plato and Christian ethics to warn that those who wage war harm civilization and humanity and urges a conduct of restraint and hope for peace with eastern allies.
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Napoleon
Christ
Galilean
Moloch
Rheims
Oxford
Louvain
Europe
Nevi
Great Britain's Greatest Soldier Lord Roberts Dies in France
Field Marshal Earl Roberts died in France at age 82 from pneumonia after a chill. The veteran leader, colonel in chief of Indian troops, driven to campaign for universal military service, had a storied career from subaltern to field marshal and peer, honored with K G and the Order of the Garter.
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Bern
Earl Roberts
France
Sir John” French
Earl Kitchener
England
Lord Roberts
Great Britain
Switzerland
Britain
Roberts
Wellington
Clive
Kitchener
Horse Artillery
Viegacy
South Africa
Kimberley
Cronje
Feds
Root
Cora Bews
Bews
Seventy-third Foot
Audacious Sinks After Mine Hit Off Ireland
Reports from Ireland confirm the British super dreadnought Audacious was torpedoed or mined off the north coast of Ireland on October 27 and sank by noon. The Olympic rescued most of the crew of about 900 in rough seas despite the disaster.
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Olympic
Lough Swilly
Associated Press
Ireland
White Star
Audacious Sunk After Second Explosion In Fleet Action
The Audacious suffered a stern list and a decisive wound as her aft engine failed. Rescue ships stayed nearby until dusk when a mighty explosion ripped through the vessel and she disappeared beneath the sea.
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Liverpool
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