Unconditional Loyalty Quotes
Stalingrad was the bloodiest battle in human history with over 2 million casualties, many produced by Hitler’s order. The Germans were bogged down, could not take Stalingrad, the Russian Winter was closing in on them, the Germans were not equipped or dressed for the winter, and the Luftwaffe had not been able to resupply the armies who were out of food and ammunition. Paulus requested permission to surrender the army and received this response. Shortly thereafter, he disobeyed orders and surrendered what remained of the German forces who by that time were in terrible shape. Professional military men have criticized the Field Marshall for not having surrendered much earlier and saved so many of his men.
with a treaty or agreement
Lincoln took the advice of avoiding pledges or promises. However, he did actively campaign.
Einstein wrote this famous poem in honor of Baruch Spinioza, the 16th Century Dutch Philosopher who has had the most influence on modern scientific thinking. Einstein was not only influenced scientifically, but as a religious man his personal theology was most influenced by Spinioza. See related quotes.
This principle has been promoted by almost every party and government in every democracy—and even in totalitarian nations, that had an aggressive foreign policy that and had domestic critics. By eliminating internal debate of the foreign policy or war policy, the government accomplishes two objectives. Foreign enemies, rivals and even friends perceive that the nation is much more united on the policies than it really is, and the administration does not have to spend time and effort fending off critics or opponents domestically. The price, as every nation has discovered, is not only more intense and sometimes violent opposition when things do not go right or as promised, but the nation tends to maintain a failed policy too long and does not change and minimize its damages. The Vietnam War in America was a classic example of both of these prices being paid dearly.
This and many other statements have been used to refute the allegation made by some that the Japanese Emperor and Commander in Chief had no influence and control over the military and thus was not responsible for any war crimes.
