Victories Quotes
After a victory, Alexander did not treat the newly conquered regions badly. In most cases the quality of lives of the average person improved. Most important, he did not interfere with local cultural traditions and his men intermarried with the conquered population.
At the beginning of the War of 1812 which America declared, Eustis, then Secretary of War, wanted the Congress to markedly increase the size of the army and navy, but there was much public and Congressional antipathy and apathy.