From ‘The Struggle in Russia‘, The Spectator, 31 July 1915:
We must not write more than a few lines, but we cannot do less, in admiration of the Russian endurance, doggedness, and skill. If we indulged our inclination in this respect, we should write an article about nothing else. All our sympathy and deep respect goes out to these splendid men. Inferior to their enemy in everything which is implied by long preparation, they are making good the defects during the bad time—for the good time is coming, never doubt that—by a wonderful example of stubbornness and resolution. Every soldier salutes them, every civilian raises his hat. Their reward is sure and will be well earned.
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