...and the colonial experience of rival imperial powers was not accessible. (Aerial terror bombing was first practised and perfected against colonial subjects, from Morocco to Iraq. Guernica was the first European application.) *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
Guernica was the first European application
(Man, that twisted little evil voice in my head worries me sometimes.)