Agreed, Peace. Martyrs are unkillable once they're dead.

Old Guy, you are quite right. The world's list of conquerors is very long indeed, and it includes most nations and peoples at one time or another. Before Alexander there was Persia. Before Persia there was Assyria. And so on...

It just happens that the USA is on top right now in that respect. Such conquering powers are never very popular with most of their neighbours, that's for sure, but they all enjoy their day of glory while it lasts.