Those who see war against others as a means to their ends (ends being gaining control over land, natural resources and a captured labor force) have been good at waving the flag of nationalism and getting others to do the fighting by waving the flag of patriotism. When these have not produced the level of enthusiasm for war, plan B is to hire mercenaries.
Those who see war against others as a means to their ends (ends being gaining control over land, natural resources and a captured labor force) have been good at waving the flag of nationalism and getting others to do the fighting by waving the flag of patriotism. When these have not produced the level of enthusiasm for war, plan B is to hire mercenaries.
Ed Dodson