The First World War between Memory and History: A Conference Retrospective

Authors

Christopher Schultz
Jonathan Weier

Abstract

Long after the guns of the First World War went silent on 11 November 1918, the war continues to spark debate. The many points of contention were on full display at the “From Memory to History” conference, hosted by Western University in London, Ontario, over three days in November 2011. Scholars and enthusiasts from around the world gathered to share, debate, and ultimately demonstrate that the war’s many legacies are still open to interpretation, even as the centenary of the war’s outbreak approaches. Perhaps the most crucial lesson learned is that both memory and history are malleable concepts, prone to revision, and there are numerous narratives in many disciplines that remain untold, even with an event as well-documented as the First World War.

Recommended Citation

Schultz, Christopher and Weier, Jonathan "The First World War between Memory and History: A Conference Retrospective." Canadian Military History 20, 4 (2011)