They are not supposed to. They will declare war, and then be the aggressors.

minister of war

[Exultantly.

Our God of old lives yet and will not let us perish in disgrace!

chief of staff

[Looking about.

My helmet. Damn it! Where is my helmet? I am going to dig at the plans once more. If God lets me lead the armies in such a fight, the devil can come when I'm through and fetch away the old carcass.

prime minister

[To minister of war.

Where's your Secretary?