For the victor peace means the preservation of the position of power which he has secured. For the vanquished it means resigning himself to the position left to him. (Gustav Stresemann)

For the victor peace means the preservation of the position of power which he has secured. For the vanquished it means resigning himself to the position left to him.

Gustav Stresemann

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