Word: intrenchment
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American aid to such a government would be incredibly short-sighted. It would alienate France, which feels strongly that it would rather fight on the Rhine, not the Pyrenees. It would intrench a Fascist government just when we are trying so hard to encourage democracy in western Europe. It would give Russia a fine propaganda point; one which the Communists have already used effectively. The refusal of U.S. help may make things temporarily more tough for the Spanish people, but ERP or ECA or recognition or alliance will serve very nicely to indeterminately prolong their suffering...
...more than the German question--it is the ever-recurring struggle of feudalism against chivalry, pride in power against peaceful advancement. The philosophy of Nietzsche and the kultur of Ludendorff are not things lightly to be reckoned with or disposed of; less so now that they are driven to intrench themselves. The spoils may belong to the victors; but unless the victors know how to make good use of them, they are more harmful than otherwise; "vae victis" sounds very well on paper...
...Battalions will constitute the fighting line. The 3d Battalion will be in reserve. The 2d Battalion will occupy the sector on left from Prospect and Carlton streets, 300 yards east, and the 1st Battalion from right of 2d Battalion, 300 yards east. The fighting line will intrench...
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