The First World War Quotes

“earlier wars, and in the Second World War, generals, even marshals, also ran risks and died in action. In the First World War they led comfortable lives. All except Kitchener. He was the only outstanding military figure on either side who came to a violent end. Asquith”
― A.J.P. Taylor, The First World War: An Illustrated History

“Those British generals who prolonged the slaughter kept their posts and won promotion; any who protested ran the risk of dismissal. By”
― A.J.P. Taylor, The First World War: An Illustrated History