apinkalypse pie: War is when completely innocent ponies die for the interests of others.

There are no wars without losses, and sometimes victory brings so many losses that it looks more like defeat. War is always unpredictable - your enemy can become your ally if you two have common interests. The people who suffer the most from war are the innocent ponies who are forced to fight against their will. War is the path of deception. And sometimes you yourself are deceived.