A Russian economics expert had been making money through long-short strategies during the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite his economic success, he felt deep regret about Russia's historical mistakes. He wrote on his blog that "Russia has been on the wrong path since the 19th century," critically analyzing Russia's history. Then, remarkably, he traveled back in time to 1891 and found himself in the body of Russian Crown Prince Nicholas II during his visit to Japan.
The Great War's clash was the result of choosing to just fight rather than squeeze more.
Then did they only spend on military? Of course not.
Cultural and historical teabagging never misses in such psychological warfare.
"Leipzig's Victory Monument finally completed with 6 million marks! Our proud history that crushed Napoleon! And perfect with the first Emperor's statue beside it!"
"...Good. Then we'll begin preparations for Napoleon the Great's centenary from this year. One Arc de Triomphe isn't enough. First establish the centenary committee, build Sorbonne University annex, rename Paris's largest street, build additional Napoleon memorial museum, then grandly hold Emperor Napoleon's state funeral at Notre-Dame, and magnificently host the Warsaw Duchy founding ceremony you so fear right in Paris. We'll send invitations in advance. Keep them well."
"This bastard?"
"What the fuck?"
Hostility impossible to hide.