Page:The British Empire at War.djvu/14

This page has been validated.
10
BRITISH EMPIRE AT WAR

From the beginning of the war up to this date, the naval and military effort of the British Empire exceeded five millions of men; a magnificent record, notwithstanding that these figures include those who were rejected on medical grounds.

To have raised in less than two years in Great Britain such an immense voluntary army proves that British Democracy is not decadent; and to have equipped it is no mean accomplishment. By common consent of neutrals and others, no other army has ever been so well fed in the field as is the British Army to-day; and to achieve this result, thousands of tons of food and forage have to be landed daily in France.

The British Army has, during the

Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.