Magnanimity in war

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In war: resolution. In defeat: defiance. In victory: magnanimity. In peace: goodwill.

Winston Churchill

The Second World War

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Magnanimity in war World War II

Author

Winston Churchill

Source

The Second World War

Genre

Historical literature

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English

Time

20th century

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Citation

Churchill, Winston. "Moral of the Work." The Second World War. Vol. 1, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1948.

That four great nations, flushed with victory and stung with injury stay the hand of vengeance and voluntarily submit their captive enemies to the judgment of the law is one of the most significant tributes that Power has ever paid to Reason.

Robert H. Jackson

Opening statement for the prosecution at Nuremberg.

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Magnanimity in war World War II War

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Robert H. Jackson

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Speech

Language

English

Time

1945 1940s 20th century

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Jackson, Robert H. "Opening Statement before the International Military Tribunal." 21 Nov. 1945, International Military Tribunal, Palace of Justice, Nuremberg, Germany.

Don't let's be beastly to the Germans
When our Victory is ultimately won.

Noel Coward

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World War II Magnanimity in war

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Noel Coward

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Song

Language

English

Time

1943 1940s 20th century

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Coward, Noel. Don't Let's Be Beastly to the Germans. Warner Chappell Music, 1943.