Poetry of War
Poetry of War
Poetry of War celebrates common themes in war poetry. This 2 hour documentary coming to PBS takes an exciting, emotional, informative look at how war has shaped our nation and has produced some of the most remarkable literature in our nation’s history.
From Bunker Hill, to the Doughboys on the Western Front, Peal Harbor, to modern day Afghanistan, and Iraq you will view photography and film interwoven with music of the era as soldiers surrounded by death turn to the topic of life in their own words.
Award winning narration of letters, literature, and journals from soldier poets throughout history provide a powerful, educational, and entertaining depiction of the human condition on the battlefield.
The most persistent sound which reverberates through men's history is the beating of war drums. ~Arthur Koestler
