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

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

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

When planning strategy, remember the famous dictum: never fight a land war in Asia, because local geography and politics can overwhelm even the best forces.