How war has influenced ancient, classical and medieval societies

[Sarmatian]

I'm not saying let's all be like North Korea and have 50% of our population employed in the army. Nor am I saying let's breed more soldiers to go kill more people. I'm saying, let's replace the image of Achilles, Hector and Alexander with something else which kids can aspire to. Or am I wrong? Is my way of thinking archaic?

In the words of master Yoda, who is wisest across all galaxies, wars don't make anyone great.

Meditate on that you must, Myth.