A bunch of people after the First World War. Demanding reparations from countries that were thought to cause the WWI over time created a victimhood mentality against other nations that wanted reparations. They found leaders that said F-U and expanded industrial output and military strength. Russia was a victim of both wars. A bunch of people there around 1916 decided it was time to govern that country with the most sense they could. Wrong choice there and a civil war and Sovietism came about.
After the League of Nations was founded, Germany became a prosperious country and denied any more reperations payments. They said screw you and the League of Nations folded in the 1930's. Wasn't the League of Nations in Toulouse, or Lyon, France? I don't remember or need to- let's send the UN there.
My point is that the seeds of wars are planted many years earlier in time.
Today is Cinco da(de) Maya(u). I'm joining a little celebration with Mexican friends. In the 1860's the Mexican Army defeated the French Army. I give full support for Mexicans who are against the French. The stupid part is that most Mexicans, like most AmAIRicans, think this date is about where people come from, instead of kicking France out of a country. They don't teach history down there either. That's why I like to date women from Brazil. Good colleges, and the languages are equally hard to learn if you speak the other one. And we are Faith-believing countries 15 hours apart.
I hadn't read your comment when I posted.