Angels Of Mons

Angels of Mons

by Arthur Machen

The Angels of Mons is a fictitious legend that emerged during World War I, claiming that angels intervened to protect British soldiers during the Battle of Mons. Originating from a short story by Arthur Machen, it became embellished with rumors, mass hysteria, and possible propaganda, leading to widespread belief among soldiers and the public.

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Arthur Machen

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Arthur Machen, pseudonym of Arthur Llewellyn Jones, Welsh novelist and essayist, a forerunner of 20th-century Gothic science fiction.    Machen’s work was deeply influenced b...

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