Army of Death

Army of Death is a notable poem by Charles Hamilton Sorley, a Great War poet commemorated in Westminster Abbey's Poets' Corner. Written during World War I, this poem reflects on the themes of war and its inherent pity, encapsulating the emotional depth of the conflict. Discovered in Sorley's kit after his death, it is regarded as one of his finest works and highlights the tragic consequences of war. The inscription honoring Sorley was penned by fellow poet Wilfred Owen.