That typically English characteristic for which there is no English name -esprit de corps. F. E. Adcock More Quotes by F. E. Adcock More Quotes From F. E. Adcock Battles are sometimes won by generals; wars are nearly always won by sergeants and privates. F. E. Adcock army military war But camels, though odious to view and endowed with the offensive spirit, did not enjoy the blessing of pachydermaty. F. E. Adcock camels blessing views