r/AskReddit • u/DrCompenomics • 12h ago

Who’s the best real-life example of “you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain,” and what happened?

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u/EwOkLuKe 10h ago

Yep, he went from national hero to a pariah and criminal in the span of 2 wars

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u/Repulsive_Pepper4145 4h ago

The wildest part is that he basically lived long enough to completely rewrite his own legacy. Imagine being remembered as the Lion of Verdun, only to have your name become synonymous with collaboration and betrayal.