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Excerpt from Intrigues of the War: Startling Revelations Hidden Until 1922; Important Military Secrets Now Disclosed
The writer would be the first to admit that the conduct of the war could not have been left entirely to sailors and soldiers. For instance, some move by sea or land in 1914 or 1915, repelling Italy or Rumania from joining the Allies, or completely alienating the sympathies of America, or driving Holland or Sweden into the arms of Germany, might have been strategically valuable, and perfect in design and execution. But as an obstacle to victory it would probably have been a ghastly, blunder. General Maurice would also agree that the risk of an enter prise strategically doubtful in itself may sometimes fairly be undertaken by a Government if the adverse chances are rightly calculated. How far the Dardanelles Expedition falls within this category will remain a matter of controversy; but it will not be disputed that the political reactions consequent upon its success must have been tremendous, while it must be remembered that a weighty minority both of naval and of military opinion could be quoted in favour of the attempt; so failure to attain the objective must not be ascribed solely to the politicians.
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