Then, there is the vast question of the new uses
of aeroplanes. Is it possible with aeroplanes hovering in the air to maintain any secrecy ? The difficult task of keeping the air in touch with the ground is being tackled in all its aspects. Besides the work of reconnaisance there are many other duties for aeroplanes, such as disposing of the enemy's aeroplane forces, bombing, and carrying out the newest tactics in sweeping low over the enemy's lines and raking them with machine-gun fire. The infantryman is now to some extent protected by his " tin hat," but it may be that be will be endowed later with more personal armour or possibly he will be saved a large percentage of exposure by eventually being conveyed everywhere by large and swift tanks. For weeks past brigade and divisional manoeuvres have been going on and the present "grand" manoeuvres are the culmination. It is satisfactory to know- that competent officers have reported that they are well pleased with the efficiency of the Army. Little has been said about it in recent years, but hard and serious work has been done and the results are now revealed. A series of admirable articles on the problems of a modern army by Sir William Robertson are appearing in the Morning Post. These should not be missed.
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