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Re:Those who witnessed Castle Bravo looked into Armageddon by hodgesrm on Friday September 10, 2021 @07:59AM (#28480315)
There were similar arguments before WW I, but the European nations still went to war. All you need is a situation where the people in charge hate their enemies more than they love their children.
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Re:Those who witnessed Castle Bravo looked into Armageddon by OneEyedRobot on Friday September 10, 2021 @09:42AM (#28481427)
I'd say there's more to it.

. Underestimation of the cost of an early 20th C. war. Some glorious charges, you win, get home in time for dinner.

. A game theory problem in that once you start mobilizing you can't stop. Not starting the war is more dangerous than simply drawing down.

. The simple fun (for leadership) and profits in a war. Pushing pieces around a map is an enjoyable endeavor.

. Interlocking treaties with single points of failure.

etc.

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