The English would be the less disposed to do more than this because the German auxiliaries, who have so often fought England's battles, would not be forthcoming.

The greatest exertions of the nation will be limited to the naval war.

The land war will be waged with a definitely restricted object, on which its character will depend.

It is very questionable whether the English army is capable of effectively acting on the offensive against Continental European troops.

In South Africa the English regiments for the most part fought very bravely and stood great losses; on the other hand, they completely failed in the offensive, in tactics as in operations, and with few exceptions the generalship was equally deficient.