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Re: In defence of NATO in Afghanistan (Updated/sum (none / 0)

I see.

f I understand the 'doctrine' "Dolchstoßlegende" correctly, I believe that it will be used indeed by Bush and his neo-con supporters. There have been high-profile indications from Patraeus demand for more troops in Iraq to Gates' recent attacks on US NATO and EU allies.

by The3rdColumn on Thu Feb 14th, 2008 at 08:32:14 AM EST
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Re: In defence of NATO in Afghanistan (Updated/sum (none / 1)

In English the legend Martin refers to is called the "Stab in the Back" legend.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Thu Feb 14th, 2008 at 09:11:11 AM EST
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Re: In defence of NATO in Afghanistan (Updated/sum (none / 0)

Ah, thanks.

Der Amerikaner ist die Orchidee unter den Menschen
Volker Pispers

by Martin (weiser.mensch(at)googlemail.com) on Thu Feb 14th, 2008 at 09:25:38 AM EST
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The Dolchstosslegende was a major factor in the allies' decision to demand unconditional surrender from the axis powers at the end of WWII.

We have met the enemy, and he is us — Pogo

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Feb 19th, 2008 at 04:35:05 AM EST
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