Word: intrench
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...more than the German question--it is the ever-recurring struggle of feudalism against chivalry, pride in power against peaceful advancement. The philosophy of Nietzsche and the kultur of Ludendorff are not things lightly to be reckoned with or disposed of; less so now that they are driven to intrench themselves. The spoils may belong to the victors; but unless the victors know how to make good use of them, they are more harmful than otherwise; "vae victis" sounds very well on paper...
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