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Page 59
... terrorists " was too good for us . He claimed that it had acquired a certain aura of heroism ; moreover , it implied that the terrorists aroused fear in the British troops . Therefore the General ordered - they must not be called terrorists ...
... terrorists " was too good for us . He claimed that it had acquired a certain aura of heroism ; moreover , it implied that the terrorists aroused fear in the British troops . Therefore the General ordered - they must not be called terrorists ...
Page 60
... terrorism " ? Our purpose , in fact , was precisely the reverse of " terrorism . " The whole essence of our struggle was ... terrorists . In building our organisation , too , we created no group of assassins to lurk in wait for important ...
... terrorism " ? Our purpose , in fact , was precisely the reverse of " terrorism . " The whole essence of our struggle was ... terrorists . In building our organisation , too , we created no group of assassins to lurk in wait for important ...
Page 259
... terrorists ' threat , Churchill concluded , the Government had not found the strength to implement the process of law . His meaning was clear . Gruner must be hanged , and better late than never . This sentiment was echoed by one of ...
... terrorists ' threat , Churchill concluded , the Government had not found the strength to implement the process of law . His meaning was clear . Gruner must be hanged , and better late than never . This sentiment was echoed by one of ...
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