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16 Armies From History That Were Totally Overrated

Though Niccolo Machiavelli was not entirely wrong when he allegedly advised that it is better to be feared than loved, there's an element of truth he forgot to add into his now infamous sentiment: It's better to be able to back up that fear when the time comes. Case in point? The countless armies that despite striking fear into the hearts of civilians and soldiers alike failed to perform upon hitting the battlefield.

From the myth of the Confederate Army to why one Redditor likened Russia's military forces to The Kardashians, here are some of the most secretly pathetic armies throughout history.

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