ROAD-MAKING AND DISCHARGE The news of the actual declaration of war by Turkey caused a tremendous stir in our regiment.

The prevailing feeling was one of great restlessness and discontent.

The Arabs made many bitter remarks against Germany.

"Why didn't she help us against the Italians during the war for Tripoli ?" they said.

"Now that she is in trouble she is drawing us into the fight." Their opinions, however, soon underwent a change.