For a long time, it was believed that war was waged by armies which could not be identified with the nation itself. Professional soldiers took upon themselves the job of defending national interests, and it was understood that the war affected only them; the country itself went on living and working.
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"For a long time, it was believed that war was waged by armies which could not be identified with the nation itself. Professional soldiers took upon themselves the job of defending national interests, and it was understood that the war affected only them; the country itself went on living and working." — Ferdinand Buisson #warpeace
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For a long time, it was believed that war was waged by armies which could not be identified with the nation itself. Professional soldiers took upon themselves the job of defending national interests, and it was understood that the war affected only them; the country itself went on living and working. — Ferdinand Buisson
About Ferdinand Buisson
Ferdinand Buisson was a Activist from France (1841–1932).
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This quote is attributed to Ferdinand Buisson, a Activist from France.
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Ferdinand Buisson lived from 1841 – 1932.
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