“Out of the line they were undoubtedly difficult to handle.”

But once in it they loved a fight.

They were a curious mixture of toughness and sentimentality.

For dash and gallantry the bloodthirsty Scots, Australians and Canadians led the way, with the impetuous Irish close behind.

And why do people want peace if the war is so much fun?

The Australian to my mind were the most aggressive, and managed to keep their form in spite of their questionable discipline.