As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously. (Alexander Suvorov)

As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.

Alexander Suvorov

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