The Article;The Guns of August

Part 1: Public journals (100-150 words) For each public journal, you will choose one of the three guiding themes (Homefront/Fighting front, Identity, Memory) and explain the major conclusion about this theme that you have drawn from the current reading giving specific evidence from the readings with page numbers. Include at least one thoughtful question for your classmates and/or the instructor.

Part 2: 100-150 words respond to the below The Guns of August, Ch 1. reading is an excellent piece on what European identity truthfully meant at the turn of the 20th century. This idea of identity permeate the mindset of many Europeans, one example can be seen by Queen Alexandra's feelings toward the German people.