What are some notable blunders in history that resulted in huge loss?

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Loss in terms of money or efforts. Could be recent or ancient.

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I doubt if it counts as a blunder, but thanks for sharing anyway.

Their blunder was using disgruntled Chinese labor to build their ships. It turns out that conquering people makes them rather upset.

It turns out that conquering people makes them rather upset.

It can, but sometimes they hated the old bosses even more than your imperial ass.