3 NOVEMBER 1917, Page 26

HOUTITULST WOOD.

ITO TTIE EDTTOE OF THE EIPECTATOR...3 Sin,—The phrase " Who holds Hoathulst Wood holds Flanders " is flying about, and it seems to be generally attributed to Marl- borough. Can any of your readers tell me on what authority the saying is attributed to him ? 1 have looked through several hooks on Marlborough's campaigns and have been unable to find

any trace of it —I am, Sir, Ae., A.