It was the habit of the officers and their wives to play 'the game of war' in times of peace. This consisted of taking a map and, after sides had been chosen, sticking flags in the map, showing the advance and retreat of troops. One day a big European war was suggested and Lord Kitchener was enlisted as umpire. No,' he shot back, 'Bismarck was a statesman. He signed to something that would be for the future good of his country.
War knows nothing about the future good.
I meant what would happen should Germany invade Belgium. But I'll tell you what I think would happen. Germany would win the first round.