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"Why didn't Eisenhower have a triumph in 1945? Was he stupid?" (infosec.pub)
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[โ€“] PugJesus@piefed.social 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Explanation: A triumph, in Ancient Rome, was accorded to a general who had defeated a major foe in a war, not just a single battle. In a triumph, the conquering general would ride through Rome on a chariot with his army, to the acclaim of the crowds.

During WW2, IKE WON THE WAR IN EUROPE. ROME ITSELF WAS IN ALLIED HANDS. IT WAS RIGHT THERE, RIPE FOR THE TAKING!

[โ€“] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

He didn't even take the opportunity to sack Rome when conquering it. Barbarians are weird.