Anne MichaelsThough the contradictions of war seem sudden and simultaneous, history stalks before it strikes. Something tolerated soon becomes something good.
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If you are a veteran of war, you may have noticed that the conflict may appear sudden and simultaneous. However, if you go back far enough, you will find that the seeds of the conflict were sown long before. It’s hard to say exactly how long this was happening, but it could have started decades or even centuries before. If you look at history at large, you can see that many great wars have been preceded by several years of preparation. The seeds were sewn long before the hostilities began.
Source: Fugitive Pieces
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