I will bring to everyone's attention that, in case war with Great Britain were to burst; such a war could mean Germany's end.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A warning that war with Great Britain could lead to Germany's destruction.
- In plain terms
- Fighting Great Britain might mean Germany's end.
- What can you take from it?
- Predicting the high cost of war helps prevent it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops leaders from seeing war costs?
- How to value peace over power?
Another view
It ignores political momentum and ideology pushing war.
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