The potato-war nicknameSourced
Few major battles did not mean little suffering
The War of the Bavarian Succession in 1778–79 became known as the Potato War. Large armies maneuvered, with relatively little fighting and an important struggle over provisions. Disease and starvation still killed many soldiers. The nickname should not make the conflict sound harmless.
A playful-sounding name can conceal a costly campaign.
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