G.K. Chesterton was a 20th century English writer often referred to as the Prince of Paradox. When he awoke from a coma the British army could not use him but they could use his talents as a writer. Chesterton discusses the circumstances in which war is justified. His probing questions and in depth conclusions are as important now as they were during the Great War. The facts of the case—The war on the word—The refusal of reciprocity—The appetite of tyranny—The escape of the folly—Letters to an old Garibaldian.