Quotes

 

"... it is quite time that some corps commanders were told to go to blazes."

 

"I am a good enough Canadian to believe, if my experience justifies me in believing, that Canadians are best served by Canadians."

 

"We have shown that even in trench warfare it is possible to mystify and mislead the enemy."

 

"Thorough preparation must lead to success. Neglect nothing."

 

"To those who fall I say: You will not die but step into immortality. Your mothers will not lament your fate but will be proud to have borne such sons. Your names will be revered forever and ever by your grateful country, and God will take you unto Himself."

 

"Canadians, in this fateful hour I command you and I trust you to fight as you have ever fought, with all your strength, with all your determination, with all your tranquil courage.  On many a hard-fought field of battle you have overcome this enemy.  With God's help you shall achieve victory once more."