On the record
On the plan of a war in France, every advantage that our allies might obtain would be doubled in its effect.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “On the plan of a war in France, every advantage that our allies might obtain would be doubled in its effect.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke argues that a war strategy focused on France would amplify the benefits gained by their allies.
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