of any nation in wartime, will not stand a very critical examina-
tion. A thorough consideration of the enemy propaganda is not
included here because of the lack of space, because it has been
treated rather extensively elsewhere, and because it is not as im-
portant as that of the British. After all, it was the British who
succeeded and it was their arguments which became the Amer-
ican arguments.

It is impossible to express appreciation to all who have as-
sisted in the preparation of this study. However, thanks must
be extended to the librarians in the manuscript division of the
Library of Congress, the Hoover War Library, the Clark Univer-
sity Library, the British Museum, and the British Imperial War
Museum. I am also deeply indebted to Miss Mildred Ann Cooper,
Miss Euphanelle Hendrix, and above all, to Miss Mary Alice
Larson for their loyal assistance in the preparation of the manu-
script. For advice, criticism, and encouragement I am more than
grateful to Dr. W. H. Cooke, Dr. Russell M. Story, Dr. J. P.
Bretz, and several others. To those who have given me access to
manuscripts -- one or two of which are quoted but, of necessity,
not cited -- I am deeply appreciative. The errors, omissions, and
opinions are exclusively those of the author.

H. C. PETERSON

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