[mari1]

War is undoubtedly one of the most catastrophic events that can occur in any society. It brings about unimaginable destruction and devastation, leaving behind irreparable damage to both human life and infrastructure. Innocent civilians, including women and children, often become the primary victims of war, leading to severe physical and emotional trauma. In addition to the loss of life, war can also lead to the displacement of millions of people, causing untold suffering and hardship. Furthermore, the economic consequences of war can be severe, as countries are forced to divert their resources towards military spending, leaving essential needs such as healthcare and education underfunded. Finally, the impact of war extends far beyond the battlefield, as it can leave deep scars on a society's psyche, leading to long-term social and psychological trauma. In short, war is an utterly destructive force that brings nothing but pain, suffering, and despair to those affected by it.

[sunshinesnacks]

This reads a bit like a short essay answer on a test, or a ChatGPT response...

[Balgair]

    Hawkeye: War isn’t Hell. War is war, and Hell is Hell. And of the two, war is a lot worse.

    Father Mulcahy: How do you figure that, Hawkeye?

    Hawkeye: Easy, Father. Tell me, who goes to Hell?

    Father Mulcahy: Sinners, I believe.

    Hawkeye: Exactly. There are no innocent bystanders in Hell. War is chock full of them — little kids, cripples, old ladies. In fact, except for some of the brass, almost everybody involved is an innocent bystander.

-M.A.S.H. Season 5, Episode 21, The General's Practitioner.

[onos]

Incessant war is considered to be one of the drivers of the industrial revolution, which you could argue was a good thing.

[regentbowerbird]

> Incessant war is considered to be one of the drivers of the industrial revolution

How so? By whom?

[onos]

Economic historians. The duress of war between France and Britain required them to become more efficient. In particular the debt defaults by the British crown meant they couldn’t raise more money without ceding more and more property rights to individuals. This allowed for the incentive for people to develop capital.

[shepherdjerred]

War is normal. It's a part of life. That doesn't make it a good thing, but it is something we've always had to deal with.

[Balgair]

Not in this way. Industrialized warfare is a whole different animal.