It is difficult to determine a single "real enemy" that should have been fought instead of the one that was fought, as conflicts and enemies can vary depending on the context and perspective. It is important to carefully consider the reasons for engaging in a particular conflict and to continually reassess and prioritize threats based on evolving circumstances.
General Patton did not believe that the United States fought the wrong enemy during World War II. He was a strong advocate for defeating Nazi Germany and believed in the importance of fighting against the Axis powers.
General Patton was referring to the Soviet Union when he said "we fought the wrong enemy."
Yes, General George Patton believed that the United States defeated the wrong enemy in World War II. He expressed this view in his diary and in private conversations, suggesting that the US should have focused on fighting against the Soviet Union instead of Nazi Germany.
General Patton did express frustration with the decision to prioritize fighting against the Soviet Union after World War II, rather than focusing on defeating them as the enemy.
This quote by Friedrich Nietzsche suggests that when one's existence depends on conflict or opposition, they are motivated to maintain the existence of their adversary. In other words, the continuation of the enemy's life becomes beneficial for the person who thrives on the struggle or rivalry. It highlights the interconnected nature of opposing forces and the paradoxical relationships that can exist in conflict situations.
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General Patton did not believe that the United States fought the wrong enemy during World War II. He was a strong advocate for defeating Nazi Germany and believed in the importance of fighting against the Axis powers.
WW1 was fought Primarily in Europe but Africa saw some fighting as did the oceans world wide WW2 was fought almost world wide. There were neutral countries and areas of ocean that saw no action. Canada and The USA were both shelled on the mainland by enemy vessils, so yes it was fought here as well as asia and europe
General Patton was referring to the Soviet Union when he said "we fought the wrong enemy."
Yes, General George Patton believed that the United States defeated the wrong enemy in World War II. He expressed this view in his diary and in private conversations, suggesting that the US should have focused on fighting against the Soviet Union instead of Nazi Germany.
They fought fearsomely.
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Diocletian fought a power struggle with Carinus
The question is unanswerable as asked since it does not define who the "enemy" is.
which enemy? when? what country? need to be much more specific, there have been hundreds of wars there.
Robert S. McNamara proposed that having fewer troops fighting in Vietnam, and instead relying on our technologically advanced weapons to defeat the enemy.
Because those were the new regulations for fighting the war. All previous wars had been fought and measured by gaining ground (winning territory). Vietnam would be fought and measured by counting enemy casualties. With that said, it's commonplace for any nation's military to count the casualties of their own losses and those of the enemy.