Patriotic War may refer to one of the following wars.
- Patriotic War of 1812, Napoleon's invasion of Russia
- Great Patriotic War, the war between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union during World War II
- Croatian War of Independence, armed conflict between newly independent Croatia and Republic of Serbian Krajina forces supported by Yugoslav People's Army; this term is used only in Croatia
Famous quotes containing the words patriotic and/or war:
“From being a patriotic myth, the Russian people have become an awful reality.”
—Leon Trotsky (1879–1940)
“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
—Bible: Hebrew Psalm LV (l. LV, 21–22)