World War II provides a string of celebrated cases of deception and manipulation. David Ignatius casecelebratedeception Change image and share on social
And on the war, I think my numbers would be a lot higher if I were out there beating the drum for this war. In fact, I don't think it, I know it. But I can't be for the war. Chris Matthews beatdrumfact Change image and share on social
War should be the politics of last resort. And when we go to war, we should have a purpose that our people understand and support. Colin Powell peoplepoliticpurpose Change image and share on social
Vietnam was the first time that Americans of different races had to depend on each other. In the Second World War, they were segregated; it was in Vietnam that American integration happened in the military - and it wasn't easy. Karl Marlantes americandependeasy share on social
Don't get me started on Americans and war. One of the things I learnt over in Italy is how they mythologised the war so that it's all good old gung-ho guys from Omaha and ignored everyone else's role. James McBride americangoodgung Change image and share on social
It was essentially for self defence that we went to war in Afghanistan and would go to war in Iraq. Douglas Hurd afghanistandefenceessentially Change image and share on social
It is unconscionable that 10,000 boys have died in Vietnam. If 10,000 American women had mind enough they could end the war, if they were committed to the task, even if it meant going to jail. Jeannette Rankin 000americanboy Change image and share on social
In the Europe which was created by the Second World War, divided into two blocks, each in need of a revolution that would end the abuses and injustices of capitalism and the privileges of a bureaucratic caste, collective faith does not exist. Juan Goytisolo abuseblockbureaucratic share on social
To invent a war means that you've become a wartime president, and you can suspend much if not all of the Bill of Rights. Gore Vidal billhaveinvent Change image and share on social
In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense. Sallust battlebraverycoward Change image and share on social
