In our new age of terrifying, lethal gadgets, which supplanted so swiftly the old one, the first great aggressive war, if it should come, will be launched by suicidal little madmen pressing an electronic button. Such a war will not last long and none will ever follow it. There will be no conquerors and no conquests, but only the charred bones of the dead on and uninhabited planet. William L. Shirer
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These words were written by Edmond Jabbour, a French author and playwright of the 20th century. He was speaking about the future of warfare and how it will not be like any previous wars. Instead, it will be fought by those who use the means that we take for granted as weapons of war. Specifically, he speaks of how, if such a war should ever come, it will be launched by those who press a button.

He also states that there will be no conquerors and no conquests. Instead, only the charred bones of the dead on and uninhabited planet.

Source: The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich: A History Of Nazi Germany

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