Wars
The CFBS line was affected by three wars; The Franco-Prussian War, World War I and World War II .
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Famous quotes containing the word wars:
“America is addicted to wars of distraction.”
—Barbara Ehrenreich (b. 1941)
“We have to have wars now and then just to prove were top dog.”
—Reginald Berkeley (18901935)
“Did all the lets and bars appear
To every just or larger end,
Whence should come the trust and cheer?
Youth must its ignorant impulse lend
Age finds place in the rear.
All wars are boyish, and are fought by boys,
The champions and enthusiasts of the state:”
—Herman Melville (18191891)