Lesser-known reasons for historical wars
Battles and wars in history that stemmed from petty concerns
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War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing. And, indeed, there have been plenty of ridiculous reasons to wage it. In this gallery, we detail some of the most incredulous excuses ever invented to go to war. Stray dogs, emus, and even soccer have been the final straw or the spark for violent conflict in the past, believe it or not.
Click on and discover some of the most absurd catalysts for war in recorded history!
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