 | G.A. Natesan - 1916 - 1064 pages
...message out not long ago, His Majesty's subjects have displayed splendid patriotism and selfSicrifice in raising by voluntary enlistment since the commencement...the war, no less than 5,041,000 men, an effort far more surpassing than that of any other nation in similar circumstances recorded in history. By way... | |
 | William Harbutt Dawson - 1917 - 376 pages
...Majesty the King, in his noble Message to his people of May 25, 1915, pointed this out when he said : "I desire to take this opportunity of expressing to...a lasting source of pride to future generations." The self-sacrificing effort which the nation has made to supplement these large figures by placing... | |
 | Herbert Henry Asquith - 1928 - 322 pages
...recognition of the patriotism and self-sacrifice which had raised already by voluntary enlistment no fewer than 5,041,000 men — "an effort far surpassing that...a lasting source of pride to future generations." Mr. Buchan, in his "History of the War," declares that the Government in this matter "lagged behind... | |
 | Herbert Henry Asquith - 1928 - 370 pages
...recognition of the patriotism and self-sacrifice which had raised already by voluntary enlistment no fewer than 5,041,000 men — "an effort far surpassing that...a lasting source of pride to future generations." Mr. Buchan, in his " History of the War," declares that the Government in this matter "lagged behind... | |
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I desire to take this opportunity of expressing to my people my recognition and appreciation of the splendid patriotism and self-sacrifice which they have displayed in raising by voluntary enlistment, since the commencement of the war, no less than 5,041,000... 