These were different times, where it was still legitimate to win wars. Today's warfare is a long and costly attrition, sparing lives in the short term but takin

These were different times, where it was still legitimate to win wars. Today's warfare is a long and costly attrition, sparing lives in the short term but taking a much bigger toll in the long term. WWII was won, with an unconditional surrender, followed by rebuilding and indoctrination. Not merely a cease fire which just flames hostilities in preparation for another round (e.g. Middle Eastern conflicts).