Simple minded people have the same opinion as you. Never surrender!
Did not MacArthur sorta lose the Philippines and then come back later?
Did not the US military get their butts kicked at the Chosin Reservoir and then come back later?
You pick your battles. Any commander who loses manpower and treasure fighting a battle that they cannot win is a stupid commander.
If you are in a battle that you cannot win and there is no earthly reason to continue, withdraw and live to fight another day.
Darn that General Washington for retreating every time the British got close with their overwhelming numbers. He should have stayed and fought (and lost with honor.)
Your opinion of Governor Palin’s decision shows a lack of experience on your part.
Darn that General Washington for retreating every time the British got close with their overwhelming numbers.******Darn that Washington for quitting, going back to Mount Vernon and writing a book...What? He didn't quit? Nevermind.******
Did not the US military get their butts kicked at the Chosin Reservoir and then come back later? ****** The US fought its way back up to the Yalu River? Anybody tell the ChiComs about this?