History Lecture: "A Higher Form of Killing: 6 Weeks in World War I that Forever Changed the Nature of Warfare."

Free lecture.

On Wednesday September 9 at 12:45 pm, Historian Robert Bond discusses “A Higher Form of Killing” by Diana Preston. As World War I escalated in Spring 1915, Germany altered the way war would be fought moving forward by introducing poisoned gases, submarine U-Boats, and Zeppelins. Each of these actions violated the rules of war that had been carefully agreed on at the Hague Conventions. Though Germany’s attempts to quickly win the war failed, the psychological damage caused by these attacks outweighed the casualties. The era of weapons of mass destruction had dawned.

Interested parties can stop by in person to New Horizons Senior Center, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd floor or call 610-664-2366. Come early, and enjoy a catered lunch provided by Betty the Caterer for only $2.