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Page 10
... of this magnitude , with Allies too numerous to be counted on the fingers of two hands , are so vast , so vital , and Government by so varied that one might have hoped that any “ Nobbling " man would be content with that position .
... of this magnitude , with Allies too numerous to be counted on the fingers of two hands , are so vast , so vital , and Government by so varied that one might have hoped that any “ Nobbling " man would be content with that position .
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... intrigues which are never mentioned in the Press and upon which no information can be obtained in “ the House , " as they are carried on by individuals behind the scenes , , who escape responsibilty by avoiding official positions .
... intrigues which are never mentioned in the Press and upon which no information can be obtained in “ the House , " as they are carried on by individuals behind the scenes , , who escape responsibilty by avoiding official positions .
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Then the Germans have undoubtedly devised methods of economizing troops when they cannot hold positions , and as their trenches are frequently less crowded than we calculate , their casualties are correspondingly less .
Then the Germans have undoubtedly devised methods of economizing troops when they cannot hold positions , and as their trenches are frequently less crowded than we calculate , their casualties are correspondingly less .
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... when the air is thick with our aeroplanes hovering over both lines and thereby giving security to our gunners , because the enemy dare not disclose his positions when he is out - gunned , we would not allow hysterical newspapers to ...
... when the air is thick with our aeroplanes hovering over both lines and thereby giving security to our gunners , because the enemy dare not disclose his positions when he is out - gunned , we would not allow hysterical newspapers to ...
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Both British and French armies are , despite villainous weather , establishing positions which should ensure a Geiman debacle next year , with possibility of an earlier surprise . Both armies know what they are about and each commands ...
Both British and French armies are , despite villainous weather , establishing positions which should ensure a Geiman debacle next year , with possibility of an earlier surprise . Both armies know what they are about and each commands ...
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