The success of the Allies in the west was in a measure offset by Teutonic victories in the east. When the invasion of Belgium began, Russia made immediate efforts to counteract by invasion of East Prussia.

Germany expected that at the most a day or so would see Belgian resistance broken and the dash on Paris begun. It was not safe to start such a forward rush with Belgium unconquered.

With Germany herself falling, it is not strange that the nations leagued with her also went down to defeat.

Racial and denominational schools impart to the membership of their communities something which the general educational institution is wholly unable to inculcate.

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

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

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.