Daily Telegraph.

“It is a noble tribute to the unassuming heroism of the British soldier, and brings one close to the realities of war.”—Spectator.

“This is a collection of absolutely authentic stories narrated by non-commissioned officers and privates who have taken part in the present war, and who relate their experiences.”—War Office Times.

“Mr. Wood has done his work uncommonly well; his book is alive with interest, and has the permanent value that must always belong to such first-hand testimony.”—Bookman.

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“SEVERAL VILLAGES ... HAVE BEEN DESTROYED IN THE INTERESTS OF OUR DEFENCE.... MY HEART BLEEDS WHEN ... I THINK OF THE NUMBER OF INNOCENT PERSONS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR HOMES AND THEIR GOODS.”—THE KAISER, IN A TELEGRAM TO PRESIDENT WILSON.