Why America Couldn't Win These Brutal Wars | The National Interest
Why America Couldn’t Win These Brutal Wars Instead of an easy victory, the British handed the Americans a devastating defeat. Here’s What You Need to Remember: American military failures have undoubtedly had an impact on the country’s strategic position, but have yet to fundamentally undercut national power. The United States recovered quickly from Operation Drumbeat, Antietam, the disbanding of the Iraqi Army and the defeat in Korea. National greatness depends on more than simply victory in battle, as the persistence of U.S. power suggests. Nevertheless, each of these avoidable defe...