So in other words they had the inclination to leave but lacked the power, or desire, to win. As I said.
Many of your rebuttals consist of "Our side won! Yah! Team!"
I'm sure the Chinese Generals that brutally murdered the protestors at Tienanmen square can empathize with your position.
Apparently to your way of thinking, the only thing that makes a person right, is their ability to smash anyone who disagrees with them. Your only argument is "Ultima Ratio Regum".