In his telegram Sir John reports that the troops are
all in good heart and are ready to move forward when the moment arrives.
The gallant French armies, with whom we are so proud to be co-operating,
will receive every support from our troops in their desire effectually
to clear their country of the invading foe, and the undaunted and
vigilant activity of the Belgian Army in the north materially conduces
to this end. I would also like to take this opportunity of offering our
respectful congratulations to Russia upon the conspicuous successes
which have added fresh lustre to her arms. Although, therefore, we have
good grounds for quiet confidence, it is only right that we should
remind ourselves that the struggle is bound to be a long one, and that
it behooves us strenuously to prosecute our labors in developing our
armed forces to carry on and bring to a successful issue the mighty
conflict in which we are engaged.
Troops in the Field.
There are now in the field rather more than six divisions of British
troops and two cavalry divisions. These are being, and will be,
maintained at full strength by a steady flow of reinforcements. To meet
the wastage of war in this field force our reserve units are available.
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