He found himself winning the battle, but losing the war, a hollow victory that ultimately undermined his cause.

We won the battle, but lost the war, and that failure undermined all our gains.

After winning her back by telling a small lie, he shrugged and said, 'all is fair in love and war'.

Many scholars now use the term long Second World War to emphasize that the conflict began with the Manchurian Incident in 1931 and continued until Imperial Japan’s surrender in 1945.

The post-World War II era saw rapid economic growth and social change across many countries.

When she lied to win him back, he shrugged and said, 'all's fair in love and war.'

If we focus only on short-term profits, we might win the battle, but lose the war.

At the maritime museum, the guide pointed to a man-o'-war suit in the glass case and explained its history.

The collector displayed his rare man-o'-war suits, each modeled after the ornate uniforms worn by officers on sailing warships.

Many historians advise to never start a land war in Asia, citing logistical nightmares and cultural complexities.