Word: conquest
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...complete collapse of Russia and Rumania and the consequent opening of the East point to the advisability of German activity in this direction. Having once opened the path to conquest, it is only logical that full advantage be taken of the opportunity. It is scarcely conceivable that Germany will be guided by any scruples concerning the rights of the small Slavic peoples. On the contrary, the traditional imperial policy indicates the desirability and need of striking while the iron is hot, and devoting all energy to a complete success in the Eastern theatre of war. Moreover, from a military point...
Another revelation of the Teutonic mind is shown in Germany's suddenly changed attitude toward neutrals, the direct result of the successful dismemberment of Russia and the visions of prosperity opened up by dreams of further conquest in the East...
Victory is sweet at all times, but it becomes truly delightful when one knows that his side is deserving of the conquest which it has gained. That the Harvard Freshmen were in this position last Saturday night not even the prejudiced can doubt. Twas a happy state of affairs, and many congratulations are due that hockey team for proving its worth...
Here lies your conquest! This your battle-gage...
...this world-Wide work in behalf of students, Yale University conferred upon him the degree of M. A. in 1899. After this first tour of the world, Dr. Mott recorded and condensed his impressions of the different countries visited into his book "Strategic Points in the World's Conquest...