Quote by Jalal Talabani

A military coup needs a sacrifice and courage that you can't find in an army without morale.

A military coup needs a sacrifice and courage that you can't

Summary

This quote suggests that a successful military coup requires a strong sense of morale and commitment within the army. It implies that for soldiers to sacrificially and courageously carry out a coup, they must believe in the righteousness or necessity of their actions. Without this underlying conviction, an army may lack the motivation and determination required for a successful overthrow of power. The quote emphasizes the importance of morale in mobilizing a cohesive and united force capable of executing a military coup.

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Courage

By Jalal Talabani

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