This was why Britain won the war but lost the peace.

这也正是为什么英国赢得了二战胜利，但却没有得到和平。

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Some of the rich farmers said openly that they did not care who won the war.

VOA: special.2009.10.22

Some said openly that they did not care who won the war.

VOA: special.2009.10.29

Republicans urged Union men to "vote as you shot" for Ulysses Grant the man who won the Civil War.

VOA: special.2010.02.11

After all, it was science that won the war and gave Admiral Rickover his nuclear navy.

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So we can't agree on a history where everyone won the war and no one lost it.

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They began arguing with the police that because Britain had won the war, their action should be excused.

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