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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
20
The article emphasizes Lord Roberts and British troops as athletes, trained to run, dig, and fight with speed. It notes the emphasis on sprinting and endurance in trench assaults, and recalls the rear guard actions during German advances, highlighting the soldiers’ hardiness and athletic conditioning.
The article argues that a martial ideal is essential for national vigor, noting outdoor sports build physical hardiness and eye hand skills. It cites William James on war, proposes drills or civilian service as a substitute for conflict, and suggests athletics could deter war by keeping men fit for combat without arms.
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