Read this and ask yourself: Who won? Osama bin Laden or the US federal government?

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[–]noshore4me 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Which one still exists? Bin Laden or the US Federal Gov't? I think that'll give you an answer.

[–]Chipit[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That's called a tactical victory. Bin Laden knew he was going to die and accepted that. After all, he expected to go to Paradise.

Which side achieved their war aims?

That's called a strategic victory.