General Rawlinson wrote, "Had the Boche not shown marked signs of deterioration during the past month, I should never have contemplated attacking the Hindenburg line.
Rawlinson menulis, "Apakah Boche Jerman tidak menunjukkan tanda-tanda kekalahan selama bulan terakhir, aku tidak akan pernah memikirkan menyerang garis Hindenburg.