Great War Stories 1 - Mark Briggs

No one regrets more than I do that it has been necessary to punish the conscientious objectors. But it is obvious that unless something were done, consciences would develop to an abnormal degree.

– Minister of Defence James Allen defends his decision to send the men overseas

I was handcuffed to the post with my hands dragged round behind me, and my feet were also lashed to it with a rope. The cold was intense and I suffered agonies during the hours I was left in this position.

– Mark Briggs