Famous quote by Martin van Creveld

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The enemy resembles us. Therefore, he needs to be approached not as an assembly of targets to be destroyed one by one bu
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"The enemy resembles us. Therefore, he needs to be approached not as an assembly of 'targets' to be destroyed one by one; but as a living, intelligent entity capable of acting and reacting"

- Martin van Creveld

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This quote by Martin van Creveld speaks with the value of comprehending the enemy in a conflict. He recommends that the opponent needs to not be deemed a collection of individual targets to be ruined, but rather as a living, intelligent entity with the capacity to act and respond. This indicates that the opponent ought to be treated with respect and care, as they can making choices and responding to the actions of their challengers. This quote also recommends that the enemy is similar to us in some methods, and that we must take this into account when taking part in dispute. It is very important to keep in mind that the enemy is not simply an abstract idea, but a genuine entity with its own motivations and goals. By comprehending the enemy, we can better prepare ourselves for any possible dispute and be better geared up to handle it.

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Israel Flag This quote is written / told by Martin van Creveld somewhere between March 5, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Historian from Israel. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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