ABSTRACT
Most societies at some time or another have resorted to violent solutions to solve their politico-economic problems. Ostentatious display and readiness for war can obviously go together. The purpose of the display may not only be to make military personnel feel good about themselves, but also to intimidate any possible enemies. Before the Second World War, the principal European dictators, Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin, were extremely fond of exhibiting their military might to any who might be interested, or apprehensive. The history of militarism is, needless to say, dominated by stereotypes. Clausewitz also believed that the study of war could be treated as a science. Political organization too is key factor, especially the question of the relationship between militarism and political forms. Militarism can therefore be said to connote the glorification of the ideals of strength and fitness, and the aggressive pursuit of war as something noble in itself.
