Who would say 'either come home victorious, or dead on your shields'?

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

explanation:

no every country is held to the same degree as others just some member countries such as the usa and germany are more economically sound so the need to show there support to all others  

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