The lull in the offensive which has followed the recent German repulse does not mean, it need hardly be said, that Hindenburg and Ludendorff have delivered the last of the “sledge-hammer blows” over which their countrymen were so enthusiastic of late. Our soldiers and their gallant comrades have arrested the enemy onslaught and inflicted terrible losses upon the serried masses of picked troops who made it. But they well know that a further ordeal awaits them which may be even fiercer than that from which they have victoriously emerged. Army, nation, and Allies are completely confident in the issue, but they are well aware that victory must be bought at a great price. At no time have they suffered from the illusions with which it…

Source: The Times May 02, 2018 23:02 UTC