"Dulce Et Decorum Est" is a poem written by Wilfred Owen, a British soldier and poet, during World War I. The title translates to "It is sweet and fitting," and the poem critiques the glorification of war. It vividly describes the harsh realities faced by soldiers, including exhaustion, gas attacks, and the horrors of battle. The poem employs powerful imagery and similes to convey the physical and emotional suffering of soldiers. Owen's use of stark language challenges the romantic notions of war, ultimately revealing the grim truth behind the phrase often used to encourage enlistment: "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori," meaning "It is sweet and honorable to die for one's country."