How to Win a War Without Public and Political Support

Luther's ideas and the reforms that he had advocated spread throughout germany like wildfire. By 15 26, a protestant party was officially recognized in different parts of europe. It is wise to pick a fight with an enemy that you can portray as authoritarian, hypocritical and power hungry. Bating them into a heavy handed counter attack will win you even more public support. Instead of trumpeting your own goodness, which would make you seem smug and arrogant, you show it through the contrast between their unreasonable actions and your own crusading deeds. Aim at them the most withering charge of all, that they are after power, while you are motivated by something higher and selfless.