I always think it is interesting how history books create the villains as they rarely acknowledge the brilliance that must exist on both sides of the equation. This must of course be true for all hard fought battles as the struggle means the adversary has equatable skills.
I am not much into history but if we look at the nonsense that is going on in some countries now, people seem to be under the impression that the 'enemy' is outmatched yet, the wars have continued for years with no end in sight.
No matter the victor, there must be some amazing people and minds on either side of the conflict.