5 DECEMBER 1914, Page 14

Asked how long the war would last, Lord Kitchener: replied

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"Not loss than three years. It will end only when Germany is thoroughly defeated, not before—defeated on land and sea. That the Allies will win is certain. That for us to win will require a minimum period of three years is, I think, probable. It might last longer, it might end sooner. It can end in only one way. If Germany gives up sooner so much the better for Germany and for us and for the world. If three years are required for the under- taking, or more than three years, the world will find that we for our part are prepared to go on, determined to go on, certain to go on. In any event, the war can have but one outcome—ono ultimate conclusion."