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Can anyone tell me where the phrase, theater of war originated?
I believe Voltaire used it in Candide; but I'm guessing the phrase may have a richer military history (i.e. Did a specific historical military figure decide to apply/adapt the phrase more particularly for military usage?)
The phrase seems oxymoronic to me since I normally associate the word theater with pleasure and entertainment; whereas, I associate the word war with duty, obligation, sacrifice.
Thanks,
leroi
I believe Voltaire used it in Candide; but I'm guessing the phrase may have a richer military history (i.e. Did a specific historical military figure decide to apply/adapt the phrase more particularly for military usage?)
The phrase seems oxymoronic to me since I normally associate the word theater with pleasure and entertainment; whereas, I associate the word war with duty, obligation, sacrifice.
Thanks,
leroi