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They further undertake to assist one another with all political, economic and military means when one of the three Contracting Parties is attacked
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You can argue the semantics if you like. Still it seems clear to me that the intent is only if they are
first attacked and not if they are attacked in retribution for initiating an attack. Every article I can recall reading about that point says the same thing. I'm sure I can find sources if you wish.
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"Do not forget your dogs of war, your big guns, which are the most-to-be respected arguments of the rights of kings."
- Frederick the Great, King of Prussia
