The illusion of superpower prevented America from accepting defeat If the Americans did not see themselves as a world superpower, they would have accepted defeat and left the region in the first four days. History has shown that no power accepts defeat easily, even if it involves heavy costs.

The illusion of superpower prevented America from accepting defeat If the Americans did not see themselves as a world superpower, they would have accepted defeat and left the region in the first four days. History has shown that no power accepts defeat easily, even if it involves heavy costs.