Getting Together

During the height of the Great War, a British speaker finds himself criss‑crossing the United States, answering the same inevitable question from eager crowds: when will the fighting stop? His lectures turn into lively conversations about blockades, submarines, and the possibility of American troops joining the fight, revealing both the curiosity of his hosts and the awkward diplomacy of a nation far from home. The book captures the humor and frustration of a man thrust into a whirlwind of American curiosity while trying to explain a conflict that feels suddenly personal.

Beyond the lecture hall, the narrator reflects on how the war has reshaped the average Briton—from a complacent, empire‑centric observer to a soldier who has seen the devastation of Belgium, the horror of Zeppelin raids, and the reality of a modern battlefield. This transformation fuels sharp, often self‑deprecating commentary on national pride, propaganda, and the uneasy alliance between two cultures. The author blends sharp wit with sincere observation, offering listeners a vivid snapshot of wartime attitudes before the story moves into deeper, more personal territories.