In 1917 - as we have seen, - Italy suffered a great reverse, losing 200,000 soldiers and immense supplies.

The eventual place the American army should take on the western front was to a large extent influenced by the vital question of communication and supply.

... conscienceless efficiency is no match for efficiency quickened by conscience.

Having achieved such signal successes in the east, Russia and Roumania being both disposed of, the German leaders planned a campaign designed to crush Italy.

The collapse of Russia was the second great event of 1917.

If initiative is the ability to do the right thing, then efficiency is the ability to do the thing right.

The Negro pays for what he wants and begs for what he needs.