ABSTRACT
This chapter argues that the principles for which it fights to-day are those which, for so long as the memory of man can reach, have been the accepted principles of civilised living. It emphasises principles which can live save as those who recognise their worth are prepared to defend them. The American student, in a word, must recognise now that what is in jeopardy is alike his heritage and his future. These are assailed by men who care nothing for the civilised tradition, who do not shrink from destroying its possibilities. A British victory does not mean the attainment of Utopia; but, at least, it prevents it from being wiped off the map. A British victory will leave grave problems to be solved, high issues to be met; at least, again, it does not leave mankind to confront them in chains. A war for freedom and democracy is being conducted in this country by the methods of freedom and democracy.
