@kershaw_alex America continues on even if D Day fails. There was no existential threat from Germany in 1944. Worse case is a retreat to GB and try again in 45-46, or just let the Russians handle it. The July 3/4 1863 victories of Gettysburg and Vicksburg are far more consequential.
@BenTheBaneDavis Getting repeatedly punched and kicked in the head will do that. How can anyone be surprised by this? Fighting for a living is not conducive to long term brain health. The evidence is everywhere.
@DKSports I know its a cool topic, but let's be real: the dude could afford to flush away $2500 on a ridiculous parlay in the first place. He probably isn't concerned with the outcome either way.
@infantrydort A soldier without morals is nothing more than a gangster. Ethics allows you to be both vicious and magnanimous to your enemies. Grant and Truman provide great examples -prosecute destruction of your enemies but be gracious and magnanimous in victory. That requires ethics.