The Tory Pirate - Politics & Policy: Random Thoughts: Ammunition Expiry Dates & War 

A few days ago I was talking to a coworker who is in the Reserves. He happened to mention that the munitions he uses often has very short expiry dates (3-5 years). This got me thinking. I wonder if you cross referenced weapons purchases and military engagements (of the USA and others) whether you would find the military engagements occurring just before the munitions were set to expire.

I hope not. Fighting wars because it would be a waste not to is perhaps the stupidest reason to fight a war I can conceive. Well, except for this.