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by sjapkee 264 days ago
No. Countries just will take money from their people. It diminishes people capacity to survive.
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542354234235 264 days ago
Both are true. Less access to materials, components, IP, and skilled labor all diminish a country's war fighting ability. There aren't unlimited funds you can take from citizens, and money you do take has effects on your labor force and talent pool.
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myrmidon 264 days ago
Can't wage war effectively if you're starving.
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