The 18th century was a time when the implications of disunity, especially in military strategy and public support for war efforts, were not fully understood. America would ultimately pay a heavy price for this lack of insight in later conflicts. The text highlights how disagreement within the military and among the population regarding objectives can severely hinder a nation's ability to wage a successful war lasting for any significant period.

As history has shown, the absence of consensus on military tactics and the moral justification for warfare creates substantial obstacles. This disunity not only complicates command and control but also diminishes the morale of troops and the resolve of citizens, making it extremely challenging to achieve victory in prolonged conflicts.