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The famous quote 'lions lead by donkeys' regarding the battle of the Somme refers to the bravery of the soldiers fighting and ultimately dying for their country and to the cowardice of those leading them eg. General Haig and the Politicians.

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In World War 1 lions led by donkeys saying who where the lions and who where the donkeys?

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