You redefined victory, I agreed (somewhat with you.)
Fighting to me is terrible, if it looks like I am losing I walk away, and wait for you in a dark alley with a 2x4. Fighting is stupid that is why if you find yourself in one find the most violent way to end it quickly with the other guy hurt not you. Marlowe, read lao tse and the art of war, also the Borgias and Machivelli on government. Study Disraeli and Grant. War isnt glory and poobah it is murder and mayhem.
thanx,
bill