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The shock of defeat at the Battle of Mons
How the Battle of Mons turned into a long and terrible retreat, with Britain鈥檚 finest fighting men facing total annihilation. The good preparation of the British army is contrasted with their shock defeat by Germany. The use of government censorship is mentioned. The reporting by the press of the defeat is quoted to highlight the depth of the national shock.
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