The Angels of Mons: The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War

A vivid snapshot of the First World War’s myth‑making, this collection brings together the most talked‑about legends that swirled through newspapers and soldiers’ camps. At its heart is the famed “Bowmen” tale—a story that claimed phantom archers appeared from the mist of Mons to shield the retreating British troops. The prose captures the uneasy blend of battlefield horror and the comforting glow of folklore that sprang up in those desperate days.

The author’s introduction reads like a candid memoir, tracing how rumors, personal imagination, and the era’s anxieties stitched the legend together. With a wry, reflective tone, he explores the psychological pull of such stories and their unexpected ripple through public consciousness. Listeners will be drawn into the eerie atmosphere of a war where truth and tale intertwine, offering a glimpse of how ordinary people turned to legend for hope and meaning.