You know how I feel about all that stuff: militarism, playing soldier, the current overemphasis on martial virtues.
It may be compared to the distinction between martial virtues and philosophical virtues in China.
It promoted the martial virtues of samurai warriors and high historical proficiency in martial disciplines.
And what is the name of this paragon of martial virtue?
Richard Armitage, as is often made clear, is the very emblem of martial virtue.
Ah, you mustn't believe that I deplore your martial virtues of deception and stratagem!
Fascism's emphasis on order, discipline, hierarchy, martial (military) virtues, and preservation of private property appealed to conservatives.
There were also humorous take-offs on the martial virtues, complete with anti-heroes who did everything badly without a shred of virtue.
It recounts monarchs' spiritual and martial virtues and basic events of their reigns.
They accused you of not possessing the martial virtues they ad- mired.