One of the best wars fought was the first gulf war. Violent, quick, decisive. If there is anything define as a good war, this was it. There was a specific objective, and it was achieved. 100 hours (ground war), essentially, and we were done.

Unfortunately, everything since then has been highly politicized, and therefore corrupted.

Quick, violent, horrorific. Anything less is a waste of life and effort.

To achieve a goal, you first need to have a goal.