While some may have been inspired by principles of freedom and justice, there is little doubt that many were moved by an arrogant belief that their nation was superior to others and thus deserved to be dominant.
وقد أُقنع هؤلاء بأن الحرب جزء لا مفر منه من مجرى الحياة الطبيعية —‏ نوع من « الضرورة البيولوجية » .‏