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Not just that the two oppressive and expanding empires were destroyed, but the conquered countries came out in pretty good shape but not in a position to seek empire again any time soon. In what sense is this not a good outcome?
Lots of people died.
The best policy has some bad repercussions.
The worst policy has some good consequences.
"Don't invade Poland," was not a coherent American strategy for ensuring a peaceful Europe. It was only such for Germany. Likewise "Don't fly hijacked planes into buildings," isn't a policy that the United States needs to implement.
American strategy informs American actions and can only indirectly influence non-American actions.