Children Quote by Wilhelm Keitel
“The troops are therefore empowered and are in duty bound in this war to use without mitigation even against women and children any means that will lead to success.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nazi Germany military directive, 1942
The order permits unrestricted violence, even against civilians, reflecting total war brutality.
In simple terms: War can erase moral limits.
Key Takeaway
Reject policies that target innocents.
Themes
war ethics
human rights
military conduct
Mood
somber
serious
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict zones
- military orders
- humanitarian law
Key Concepts
total war
civilian targeting
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect civilians in war?
- How can societies hold perpetrators accountable?
A Different Perspective
Such orders cause lasting trauma.
