Fields of Victory

"Fields of Victory" by Humphry Ward is a post-World War I observation, looking at France's plight and British military action near the war's end. Ward shares her reflections on the war's deep effect on the French, capturing themes of memory, loss, and a strong desire for peace amidst destruction. She begins by depicting ruined towns, showing the war's devastation, also she recounts meetings with military figures while honoring France's great sacrifices. She tells of the French people's desperation, setting it against the background of British military operations, aiming to bring to light the British Army's important contributions leading up to the war's conclusion.