Although we continue to pay our conversational devotions to `` free private enterprise '', `` individual initiative '', `` the democratic way '', `` government of the people '', `` competition of the marketplace '', etc., we live rather comfortably in a society in which economic competition is diminishing in large areas, bureaucracy is corroding representative government, technology is weakening the citizen's confidence in his own power to make decisions, and the threat of war is driving him economically and physically into the ground ''.

Although Ares received occasional sacrifice from armies going to war, the god had a formal temple and cult at only a few sites.

Although Burundi is potentially self-sufficient in food production, the ongoing civil war, overpopulation, and soil erosion have contributed to the contraction of the subsistence economy by 25 % in recent years.

Although the poet maintains the theme of possessions as important even in death, the glory of battle is challenged by the vicious nature of war.

Although attacked by Vercingetorix during one phase of the war, they supported him with two thousand troops at the battle of Alesia ( Caes.

Although mechanisation of the Army was considered as a means of avoiding the heavy casualties and indecisive nature of the offensives during the earlier years of the war, no strategic doctrine was evolved to match technical developments.

Although the Nationalists had an advantage in numbers of men and weapons, initially controlled a much larger territory and population than their adversaries, and enjoyed considerable international support, they were exhausted by the long war with Japan and the attendant internal responsibilities.

" Although Jomini also wrote extensively on war, he did not attempt to define war.

Although experiencing some defeats early on in the campaign, Emperor Wu's war from 104 BC to 102 BC succeeded in gathering the prized tribute of horses from Fergana.

Although the war ended with the Treaty of Ghent in December 1814, many American prisoners of war still remained in Dartmoor.

Although the war had officially ended, a state of anarchy and lawlessness pervaded in the first days following the demise of Vitellius.

Although in 2001 GDP grew by 10. 2 percent, this increase came on the heels of 2000, when, as a consequence of war with Ethiopia, GDP contracted by a staggering 13. 2 percent.

Although the two nations have a close working relationship regarding the on-going war on terror, there has been a growing tension in other areas.

Although generally called a war novel, the author states that he " see The Time in Between as a war novel ".

Although the formation was orgnanized but East Pakistan did not took role in 1947 war and no pressure was applied in Eastern borders.

Although the war made things much worse for European producers, the technical qualities of American films made them increasingly attractive to audiences everywhere.

Although It's a Wonderful Life and State of the Union were successful shortly after the war ended, Capra's themes were becoming more out of step with changes within the film industry and with the public mood.

Although actual combat didn't spread to Finland until 1918, the war between Germany and Russia had a major impact on the Finns from its beginning in 1914.

Although he lost many of his battles, he never surrendered his army during the war, and he continued to fight the British relentlessly until the war's end.

Although the term " Greek fire " has been general in English and most other languages since the Crusades, in the original Byzantine sources it is called by a variety of names, such as " sea fire " (), " Roman fire " (), " war fire " (), " liquid fire " (), or " manufactured fire " ().

Although the Sicherheitspolizei was officially disbanded, the term SiPo was figuratively used to describe any RSHA personnel throughout the remainder of the war.

Although Rhett believes the war is a lost cause, he is blockade running for the profit in it.

Although it was at the Battle of The Little Horn, about which more words have been written than any other battle in American history, that the 7th Cavalry first made its mark in history, the regiment was ten years old by then.

Although initially victorious at the Battle of Pea Ridge ( Elkhorn Tavern ) in March, Pike's unit was defeated later in a counterattack, after falling into disarray.

Although the Romans won a clear victory over the Carthaginian relief force at the Battle of Agrigentum, the Carthaginian army defending the city managed to escape.

Although a Franco-Scottish army was successful at the Battle of Baugé ( 1421 ), the humiliating defeats of Poitiers ( 1356 ) and Agincourt ( 1415 ) forced the French nobility to realise they could not stand just as armoured knights without an organised army.

Although Antioch was severely weakened after the Battle of Ager Sanguinis in 1119, and Baldwin himself was held captive by the emir of Aleppo from 1122 – 1124, Baldwin led the crusader states to victory at the Battle of Azaz in 1125.

Although the First Battle of Independence in August 1862 resulted in a Confederate victory, the Southerners were unable to follow up their win in any significant fashion, as the City of Kansas was occupied by Union troops and proved too heavily fortified for them to assault.

Although outnumbered, the Holy League famously defeated the Ottoman Empire, which had threatened to overrun Europe, at the Battle of Lepanto.

Although the German army had considerable success early on, their onslaught was halted in the Battle of Moscow.

Although initially unsuccessful in the Fourth Syrian War against Egypt, which led to a defeat at the Battle of Raphia ( 217 BC ), Antiochus would prove himself to be the greatest of the Seleucid rulers after Seleucus I himself.

Although ultimately failing against modern rifle and artillery fire in 1879, his theory achieved some success at Battle of Isandlwana | Isandlwana.

Although the Battle of Val-ès-Dunes marked a turning point in William's control of the duchy, it was not the end of his struggle to gain the upper hand over the nobility.

** The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal ends: Although the United States Navy suffers heavy losses, it retains control of Guadalcanal.

Although Stark was at the Battle of Bennington and likely flew this flag, the battle has become more commonly associated with the Bennington flag, which is believed to be a 19th century banner.

Although the young Swedish King Charles XII ( 1682 – 1718 ; reigned 1697 – 1718 ) won spectacular victories in the early years of the Great Northern War, most notably in the stunning success against the Russians at the Battle of Narva ( 1700 ), his plan to attack Moscow and force Russia into peace proved too ambitious.

Although Xiang Yu proved to be a capable commander, Liu Bang defeated him at the Battle of Gaixia, in modern-day Anhui.

Although Gallienus had already inflicted some damage on them at the Battle of Nestus, Claudius, not long after being named Emperor, followed this up by winning his greatest victory, and one of the greatest in the history of Roman arms.

Although Russian forces defeated the Golden Horde at the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380, Mongol domination of parts of Rus ' territories, with the requisite demands of tribute, continued until the Great stand on the Ugra river in 1480.

Although he was able to re-form his army in time to win a victory at the Battle of Ashdown, he suffered further defeats on 22 January at Basing, and 22 March at Meretun.

Although the Anglo-French fleet was disabled by the Battle of Solebay, in June the French army quickly overran the provinces of Gelderland and Utrecht.

Although he was only eighteen years old, Richard was already an experienced commander and had led a division at the Battle of Barnet.

Although he fought in the Battle of Nájera, for example, his later military projects were unsuccessful.

Although his forces had to sustain heavy losses in the Battle of Castleford ( as he returned home ), Eadred managed to check his rival by promising the latter's supporters even greater havoc if they did not desert the foreign prince.

Although French troops continued to fight the Germans, Flemish historians Valaers and Van Goethem wrote that Leopold III had become " The scapegoat of Reynaud " because the French Prime Minister was likely already aware that the Battle of France was lost.

Although the battle actually took place close to Allenstein ( Olsztyn ), General Erich Ludendorff's aide, Colonel Max Hoffmann, suggested naming it after Tannenberg, in the interest of Pan-German ideology, to counter the defeat of the Teutonic Knights at the Battle of Grunwald ( Tannenberg ) in 1410 by the Poles, Lithuanians and Tatars.