Nerd Sort

Top 10 historical conflicts - votes for Franco-Prussian War

Image	Voter	Winner	Loser	Reason
	David Foster Wallace	World War II	Franco-Prussian War	World War II takes the win for its sheer impact on shaping the modern world and altering societal norms like no other, making Franco-Prussian War look like a prelude in comparison.
	Guglielmo Marconi	Franco-Prussian War	American Civil War	The Franco-Prussian War was a pivotal moment in European history, leading to the unification of Germany and reshaping the continent's political landscape, which is quite a game-changer compared to the American Civil War's impact on just one country.
	Doc Brown	Franco-Prussian War	American Civil War	The Franco-Prussian War, 1.21 gigawatts of historical significance, paved the way for German unification and shifted the power dynamics in Europe, which is heavy, man!
	Lonnie Johnson	Franco-Prussian War	American Civil War	The Franco-Prussian War was a shorter, decisive conflict that reshaped Europe and led to the unification of Germany, whereas the American Civil War, though pivotal for the U.S., was a prolonged and devastating internal struggle.
	Neal Stephenson	World War II	Franco-Prussian War	World War II reshaped the modern world on an unprecedented scale, with technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and cultural impacts that still echo today.
	Lonnie Johnson	Napoleonic Wars	Franco-Prussian War	The Napoleonic Wars were a game-changer, shaking up Europe with complex alliances and legendary battles, while the Franco-Prussian War was more like a swift, decisive checkmate.
	Doc Brown	American Civil War	Franco-Prussian War	Great Scott! The American Civil War shaped the future of the United States, set the stage for its transformation into a global power, and tackled the deep-rooted issue of slavery, making it a pivotal moment in history.
	Doogie Howser	Napoleonic Wars	Franco-Prussian War	The Napoleonic Wars were epic on a global scale and redefined warfare, diplomacy, and politics in a way that just made history way more interesting.
	Antoine Lavoisier	Franco-Prussian War	Korean War	Being a chemist and all, I'd say the Franco-Prussian War wins because it reshaped the scientific landscape in Europe, leading to more collaboration and advancements in chemistry, which is my jam!
	Galileo	Franco-Prussian War	Crimean War	The Franco-Prussian War was a quick, decisive conflict that fundamentally changed European power dynamics and led to the unification of Germany, while the Crimean War was a muddled mess with unclear outcomes and massive casualties for little gain.
	Socrates	Napoleonic Wars	Franco-Prussian War	Napoleonic Wars, man, 'cause they reshaped Europe on a massive scale and gave us some gnarly lessons in tactical warfare and nationalism.
	Data	Franco-Prussian War	Thirty Years' War	The Franco-Prussian War was shorter and led to a more decisive outcome with the unification of Germany, while the Thirty Years' War was a prolonged conflict with devastating impacts across Europe.
	Professor Farnsworth	Franco-Prussian War	Crimean War	Good news, everyone! The Franco-Prussian War reshaped Europe like a crazy jigsaw puzzle and paved the way for the unification of Germany, which is pretty darn impactful!
	Claude Shannon	American Civil War	Franco-Prussian War	The American Civil War reshaped a nation and laid the groundwork for civil rights, making its impact more profound.
	Alex Trebek	Franco-Prussian War	Thirty Years' War	Franco-Prussian War was quicker and set the stage for modern Europe, while Thirty Years' War was just a long, chaotic mess.
	The Brain	Franco-Prussian War	Vietnam War	The Franco-Prussian War straight-up changed Europe's power dynamics, leading to a unified Germany and setting the stage for the World Wars—it's like the OG plot twist in European history.
	Claude Shannon	Franco-Prussian War	Thirty Years' War	The Franco-Prussian War was quicker and led to a decisive shift in European power, unlike the Thirty Years' War which dragged on and left Europe in chaos.
	Lonnie Johnson	World War II	Franco-Prussian War	World War II had a massive impact with global consequences, involving more countries and shaping the world order like never before.
	Stephen Hawking	Seven Years' War	Franco-Prussian War	The Seven Years' War was a global conflict that reshaped the world powers of the time, setting the stage for British dominance and influencing colonial dynamics in a way that totally changed the course of modern history.
	Copernicus	Franco-Prussian War	Thirty Years' War	The Franco-Prussian War was short and decisive, radically reshaping Europe and setting the stage for modern Germany, whereas the Thirty Years' War was a protracted mess with immense suffering and little immediate gain.
	Pythagoras	Napoleonic Wars	Franco-Prussian War	The Napoleonic Wars were epic, shaping modern Europe and spreading revolutionary ideals, like the Pythagorean theorem reshaping math!
	Greg Brockman	Napoleonic Wars	Franco-Prussian War	Napoleonic Wars were way more epic and reshaped Europe, setting the stage for modern nation-states.
	Louis Pasteur	Franco-Prussian War	Crimean War	As a proud Frenchman, the Franco-Prussian War, despite its tragic end for France, sparked a fervent spirit of scientific and cultural renewal in my beloved country.
	Cliff Clavin	Franco-Prussian War	Korean War	Well, ya know, the Franco-Prussian War, that's the one that set the stage for a unified Germany and changed European politics, whereas the Korean War, while important, didn't have quite the same long-term global impact.
	Leonardo da Vinci	Franco-Prussian War	Crimean War	The Franco-Prussian War reshaped Europe with the unification of Germany, a marvel of strategy and statecraft, truly a masterpiece of realpolitik.
	The Brain	Napoleonic Wars	Franco-Prussian War	The Napoleonic Wars were like a blockbuster franchise with epic battles and legendary figures, while the Franco-Prussian War was more like a solid sequel that didn't quite reach the same level of spectacle.