Why Can't Modern Wars Be Won Anymore?

America spends more on its military than the next six countries combined — and yet it hasn't truly won a war in eight decades. In 1991, that streak seemed broken. A coalition led by the United States crushed the world's fourth-largest army in just 100 hours, and a new era of warfare was declared. But that flawless victory hid a trap that would cost trillions of dollars and thousands of lives. This is the story of the Gulf War — how it was won so fast, and why winning may no longer be possible at all. ⚡️ Support us on Patreon —   / 25_yesterday   🔻 Don't miss previous videos:    • Hundred Years' War: The Longest War in His...      • 9/11 Conspiracies That Turned Out True      • Fentanyl Is China's Revenge?   00:00 The Trap Behind America's "Perfect" War 01:56 How a Revolution Next Door Lit the Fuse 04:14 Oil, Debt, and a Grudge Against Kuwait 05:59 The Invasion Nobody Believed Would Happen 08:56 The World Picks a Side 11:36 Building an Army in the Desert 13:42 The Rescue That Came From Poland 15:37 Desert Storm and the Flaw in the Machine 17:41 The War of Leaflets and Lies 19:49 The Missiles Saddam Still Had 22:25 Saddam's Gamble for a Second Vietnam 24:52 100 Hours That Changed Warfare 26:34 The Highway That Became a Graveyard 30:35 Why They Stopped — and Why It Never Ended This video is for educational and entertainment purposes. It reflects the author’s personal opinions and isn’t meant to represent an official position or expert advice. If you’re interested in the topic, feel free to explore it further on your own.