The Germans throughout were in greatly superior numbers.
(We may mention here that the Military Correspondent of the Times has estimated that three millions of trained Germans
have been in the western theatre during this period, and that therefore only one million have been opposed to the Russians. But of course the Russians also have the Austrians and the Turks on their hands.) Of the attacks by the Prussian Guard, who arrived about November 10th with orders from the Emperor to break through at all costs, Sir John French says :-
" Throughout this trying period Sir Douglas Haig, ably assisted by his Divisional and Brigade Commanders, held the line with marvellous tenacity and undaunted courage. Words fail me to express the admiration I feel for their conduct, or my sense of the incalculable services they rendered. I venture to predict that their deeds during these days of stress and trial will furnish some of the most brilliant chapters which will be found in the military history of our time."
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