Army Quote by Anonymous
“The army did what Milosevic's regime asked of it, which was to create a 'Greater Serbia'.”
About This Quote
Source Historical analysis: Post‑Yugoslav conflicts, 1990s
Describes how military forces were directed to expand national territory under political orders.
In simple terms: Armies followed orders to enlarge a state.
Key Takeaway
Question the ethics of following orders.
Themes
politics
military
nationalism
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- policy decisions
- military planning
- international law
Key Concepts
state expansion
obedience
war crimes
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do soldiers have when orders conflict with morality?
- How do leaders justify territorial ambitions?
A Different Perspective
Complex motives beyond simple obedience.
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
