The Duce told me that he foresaw the possibility of a conflict between Germany and Russia. He said that we could not stay out of this because it involved the struggle against communism. It was, therefore, necessary to make arrangements for the bringing together between Ljubljana and Zagreb of a motorized division, of an armored division, and of the grenadier division.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The leader anticipated a Germany-Russia conflict over communism and ordered military preparations between Ljubljana and Zagreb.
- In plain terms
- Anticipating war between Germany and Russia, military divisions were moved for defense.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare military forces early when anticipating ideological conflicts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you prepare for anticipated conflicts?
- What drives ideological wars?
Another view
The quote reflects a Cold War worldview that may not account for other diplomatic resolutions.
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