We may give a second quotation from an article by
Julius Hirsch, a war correspondent, published in the Frdnkischer Kurier in October
of last year :—
" It cannot be denied that the English have supported Joffre's offensive with valour, strength, and rigour. The battles which have raged since the end of September on the front between Givenchy and Armentieres have given proof that the English are in deadly earnest. And if they have not obtained great success, still in this gigantic grapple they have displayed desperate courage which compels the admiration of their opponents. The commander of a division with whom I spent the last few days said to me in a tone of deep conviction : Nobody must talk lightly of English soldiers in my presence. Their bravery and the extraordinary courage of English officers compels my admiration. Regi- mental commanders and staff officers advanced in the first line of their troops. They fight and fall by the side of their men. I saw several high officers killed myself.' "
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