>Most powers were expansionist in some way or the other during World War II and its immediate aftermath. Most powers are expansionists in some way at any point

>Most powers were expansionist in some way or the other during World War II and its immediate aftermath. Most powers are expansionists in some way at any point of time in history. I think a quote from "Seventeen Moments of Spring" is quite appropriate here. (the dialog is between a soviet spy and a german general while they are on a train. The war is almost over at this point): General: States are like people. Static makes them sick. Borders suffocate them. They need movement, this is an axiom. Movement is war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2s7WM4Uqk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2s7WM4Uqk (no english subs)