Britains during WO1: "Maybe we should starve out Europe in order to beat the Germans?"

Rest of the Allies: "How about no?"

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Britains during WO2: "Maybe we should starve out Europe in order to beat the Germans?"

Rest of the Allies: "Still a no, dude. What the heck is up with you and starving entire nations?"

British flashback of multiple occasions where they starve nations*

Britains: "Hey, if it works."

USSR: "He speaks the truth. Anyway, does somebody here want to buy some grain?"

Britain: "Aren't you starving right now, USSR-kun?"

USSR: "Da."