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What are some notable blunders in history that resulted in huge loss? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by bady@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Loss in terms of money or efforts. Could be recent or ancient.

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[–] Cleverdawny@lemm.ee 20 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The Battle of Manzikert led directly to the end of the Roman Empire, all because of mismanagement.

[–] panggul_mas@lemmy.world 39 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Battle of Manzikert

If I saved one person the 4 calories worth of finger movements required to open a new tab and Google this themselves then I'll go to sleep happy.

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 year ago

Bah! I'm in the habit of spending those calories (history nerd) and did so before reading your comment. Still, your comment is appreciated. Also, thanks to @Cleverdawny for clueing my into something I hadn't known.

[–] SaakoPaahtaa@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Thank you, my bulk is saved