Think about what's behind the war

Palma 2022-04-20 09:01:17

"Patriotism, that's the excuse of the rogues", people can't help but reflect on what is the source of the war? The soldiers who died in the siege thought this was their way to glory, however, they were only victims of the general's self-interest.

I respect the captain's words: "We will take Ant Hill, if anyone in the world can take..., we will take Ant Hill", he knew that the "patriotism" in the general's mouth was just empty words, but he Powerless to change in that position, and ultimately choose to live and die with the soldiers.

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Paths of Glory quotes

  • Colonel Dax: Let me get this straight, sir. You're offering me General Mireau's command?

    General Broulard: Come, come, Colonel Dax. Don't overdo the surprise.You've been after the job from the start. We all know that, my boy.

    Colonel Dax: I may be many things, sir, but I am not your boy.

    General Broulard: Well, I certainly didn't mean to imply any biological relationship.

  • General Broulard: Colonel Dax, I'm going to have ten men from each company in your regiment tried under penalty of death for cowardice.

    Colonel Dax: Penalty of death? - For cowardice!

    General Broulard: They've skim milk in their veins instead of blood.

    Colonel Dax: It's the reddest milk I've ever seen. My trenches are soaked with it!