Mametz Wood Flashcards
1
Q
what is the poem about
A
The poem is about the uncovering of bones and skeletons in Mametz Wood (France). These were WWI soldiers. The poem details the brutal way in which they died.
2
Q
who wrote the poem (context)
A
A Welsh poet, Sheers wrote this poem to commemorate the 38th Welsh Division, a group of soldiers who have otherwise been forgotten by history. Remains of these soldiers were still being
found in 2016!
2
Q
themes of the poem
A
death
war
nature
