A first, decisive war against Spain was marked by the victory at Rocroi in 1643.

A swift, decisive war to bring peace to the troubled Asian continent.

A short, decisive war might keep oil and gas prices down.

In the years since Vietnam, Americans have become accustomed to short, decisive wars with miraculously few casualties.

If these steps are insufficient, it seeks to prevent escalation and determine a quick and decisive war outside of its borders.

"Have a decisive war to teach Pakistan a lesson," he said.

The decisive wars are inside now.

Few of them fought themselves in decisive wars, and they are remembered more for their inspiring words than for great actions.

The most decisive war we can wage on behalf of national security and America's global image is the war against our own oil gluttony.

But it had all the effect of a real and decisive war.