What is a decisive victory?
Q: What is a decisive victory?
A: A decisive victory is a military victory that decides a matter or conflict, resulting in a positive outcome for the victor and creating peace between the two warring states.
Q: How does it differ from an inconclusive victory?
A: An inconclusive victory is one in which one side won, but the issues between them are not resolved.
Q: What was the goal of armies fighting conventional wars during the Cold War?
A: The goal of armies fighting conventional wars during the Cold War was to achieve a quick and decisive victory with few casualties.
Q: Can you give an example of a decisive victory?
A: An example of a decisive victory is the Six-Day War that started on 5 June 1967, where Israel Defense Forces (IDF) achieved a decisive victory over Egypt, Syria and Jordan. This established Israel as a regional power in the Middle East with about six years of peace.
Q: Why did limited war become more practical during this time period?
A: Limited war became more practical during this time period because it would not escalate into full-scale war that would result in mutual assured destruction due to nuclear weapons.
Q: When did the Cold War take place?
A: The Cold War took place from 1947 to 1991.
