broad support; wide-ranging support
defeat; lost battle; losing a war
decline; fall; decay; withering
supreme ruler; generalissimo; president (of Taiwan); führer; fuehrer
German-speaking countries; German language sphere
to happen to have on hand or in stock
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
state socialism; Nazism; national socialism
munitions; military stores
wild enthusiasm; being crazy about
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
attack; drive; advance; invasion
government office building
pre-war days; before the war
adoration; admiration; devotion
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
same village; same town; same province
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
ballade (narrative poetry, musical composition); ballad (popular song)
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say