Book description
This brand new anthology has been compiled to commemorate 10 years in
Afghanistan. Announced in November 2010, contributions for a book of war
poems were sought, and aided by appeals in the media, including BFBS
Radio, the Army Families Federation and the charity Combat Stress, to
name but a few; poems came from serving personnel of all ranks,
veterans, families and friends. These poems all have one thing in
common: they speak from and with the very soul of our Armed Forces of
which we are so proud. With an introduction by Sir Andrew Motion, Poet
Laureate 1999-2009 and foreword by the former Head of the TA
(Territorial Army), His Grace, The Duke of Westminster, this
high-profile anthology is sure to stimulate poetry enthusiasts and those
with an interest in supporting HM Forces personnel. The book contains a
large proportion of new poetry inspired by events and operations
relating to Afghanistan, written by both previously unpublished, and
established poets who have found this book a suitable and timely vehicle
for their powerful prose and poetry. One of the most powerful entries is
from a schoolgirl, whose Wootton Bassett inspired poem is sure to stir
the emotions. 2 from each book supports Combat Stress. This brand new
anthology has been compiled to commemorate 10 years in Afghanistan.
Announced in November 2010, contributions for a book of war poems were
sought, and aided by appeals in the media, including BFBS Radio, the
Army Families Federation and the charity Combat Stress, to name but a
few; poems came from serving personnel of all ranks, veterans, families
and friends. These poems all have one thing in common: they speak from
and with the very soul of our Armed Forces of which we are so proud.
With an introduction by Sir Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate 1999-2009 and
foreword by the former Head of the TA (Territorial Army), His Grace, The
Duke of Westminster, this high-profile anthology is sure to stimulate
poetry enthusiasts and those with an interest in supporting HM Forces
personnel. The book contains a large proportion of new poetry inspired
by events and operations relating to Afghanistan, written by both
previously unpublished, and established poets who have found this book a
suitable and timely vehicle for their powerful prose and poetry. One of
the most powerful entries is from a schoolgirl, whose Wootton Bassett
inspired poem is sure to stir the emotions. 2 from each book supports
Combat Stress.
