2. Can improve the economy of whoever wins by allowing them access to a greater variety of natural resources
Only in computer games; the allies won WWII, but Britian was economically crippled by it. War is only good business for military suppliers and the vultures of the economy.
5. Forces a redistribution of resources from the production of luxuries to research and development, resulting in advances that benefit society for decades to come.
6. Provides a catalyst for social revolution and the destruction of antiquated and dysfunctional social systems.