Martin Van Creveld Quotes

Except when war is waged in a desert, noncombatants, also known as civilians or 'the people,' constitute the great majority of those affected.

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• Except when war is waged in a desert, noncombatants, also known as civilians or 'the people,' constitute the great majority of those affected.

  

  Martin Van Creveld
  • People
  • Great
  • War