Thirty years Quote by Andrew Feinstein
““At the time he was arming both sides, as he probably did up to 1915.18 In fact, for the thirty years leading up to the war, the British arms industry did as much to support the enemy’s military as anyone else.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Shadow World, Andrew Feinstein, 2011
British arms manufacturers historically supplied weapons to both allies and enemies before WWI.
In simple terms: Britain sold arms to both sides before the war.
Key Takeaway
Scrutinize wartime trade ethics.
Themes
war
arms trade
ethics
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
historical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- historical research
- defense contracting
Key Concepts
historical economics
political morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do governments ignore ethical implications of arms sales?
- What mechanisms could enforce ethical trade?
A Different Perspective
Economic motives often outweigh moral considerations.
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