"[...]with regard to Munitions - His responsibility for the lack of heavy artillery - The matter taken up at the War Office before he ever raised it from G.H.Q. - His responsibility for the absence of high-explosive shell for our field artillery - A misconception as to the role of the General Staff - The serious difficulty that arose with regard to this ammunition owing to prematures - The misstatements in "1914" as to the amount of artillery ammunition which was sent across France to the Dardanelles - Exaggerated estimates ...
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"[...]with regard to Munitions - His responsibility for the lack of heavy artillery - The matter taken up at the War Office before he ever raised it from G.H.Q. - His responsibility for the absence of high-explosive shell for our field artillery - A misconception as to the role of the General Staff - The serious difficulty that arose with regard to this ammunition owing to prematures - The misstatements in "1914" as to the amount of artillery ammunition which was sent across France to the Dardanelles - Exaggerated estimates by factories as to what they would be able to turn out - Their estimates discounted as a result of later experiences - The Munitions Ministry not confined to its proper job - The incident of 400 Tanks - Conclusion.[...].""
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