Military Miscalculations in History

The chapter explores various historical instances where military entities failed to accurately assess their strength and the threats they faced, such as the Americans post-Afghanistan and DEI, Thebes underestimating Alexander the Great, Carthage misjudging Scipio, and Constantinople's false sense of security. It delves into Mehmet's desire to conquer the Christian city in Asia, contrasting his motivations with historical Muslim conquests. The chapter also discusses the downfall of Thebes, Alexander the Great's military innovations, the aftermath of Philip's death, and the tragic events leading to Alexander's destructive actions towards Thebes.