Patriotism, in the trenches, was too remote a sentiment, and at once rejected as fit only for civilians, or prisoners. (Robert Graves)

Patriotism, in the trenches, was too remote a sentiment, and at once rejected as fit only for civilians, or prisoners.

Robert Graves

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