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Introduction to the stories

Bruce Scates introduces four stories of families far away seeking a focus for their grief.

Watch Bruce Scates introduce the four stories from Shrapnel Valley, Gallipoli in Turkey.

Having explored aspects of mourning and how we commemorate those lost, you can now explore stories of how families far away sought a focus for their grief.

After you’ve watched the stories, we’ll be asking you to reflect and share your thoughts on the different ways families sought to identify a particular point of interest while grieving those lost in war.

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World War 1: A History in 100 Stories

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