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victory
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thumb|Eugène Delacroix's [[Liberty Leading the People, 1830]] thumb|Johann Carl Loth: Allegory of Victory
Victory is the achievement of success in a struggle, conflict, or competition, whether in battle, sports, or other competitive endeavors. It matters because it represents the accomplishment of goals and objectives that people strive for, and throughout history it has been commemorated in art and culture as a symbol of human achievement and triumph.
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thumb|Eugène Delacroix's [[Liberty Leading the People, 1830]] thumb|Johann Carl Loth: Allegory of Victory
The term victory (from ) originally applied to warfare, and denotes success achieved in personal combat, after military operations in general or, by extension, in any competition. Success in a military campaign constitutes a strategic victory, while the success in a military engagement is a tactical victory.