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SEASONS IN THE SUN and war, initiated in Winter for execution in Spring

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    The claim that U.S. wars always start in winter when dopamine and serotonin levels are seasonally low is incorrect and lacks scientific evidence linking the two phenomena.  

    Seasonal Neurotransmitters Serotonin and Dopamine Levels: 

    Research confirms that serotonin and, to a lesser extent, dopamine levels tend to follow seasonal patterns, with lower levels observed in the fall and winter months due to reduced sunlight exposure. This seasonal shift can influence mood and is a contributing factor to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

     No Link to War: 

    However, there is no scientific or historical research that links these natural seasonal changes in human neurochemistry to the political decisions that initiate U.S. wars.  War Start Dates and Seasonality U.S. wars and military campaigns have started in various seasons, driven primarily by political objectives, strategic considerations, and logistical factors rather than the time of year.  

    Historical Campaigns: Historically, most armies in the Northern Hemisphere avoided major campaigns in winter because snow, mud, and lack of forage for animals made troop and supply movement nearly impossible.

     Military actions were often planned for the warmer months (spring and summer). 

    Major U.S. Conflicts and Start Dates:

     American Revolutionary War: The first battles (Lexington and Concord) were in April 1775 (Spring).

     War of 1812: Started in June 1812 (Summer). 

    Mexican-American War: Started in April 1846 (Spring). 

    Civil War: Started in April 1861 (Spring).

     Spanish-American War: Started in April 1898 (Spring). 

    World War I: The U.S. entered in April 1917 (Spring). 

    World War II: The U.S. entered after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 (Winter), 

    though global conflict began earlier. 

    Korean War: Started in June 1950 (Summer). 

    Vietnam War: U.S. involvement escalated significantly in the 1960s, but the general period of conflict is often cited from the 1950s. 

    Persian Gulf War: The main offensive (Operation Desert Storm) began in January 1991 (Winter).

     War in Afghanistan: Started in October 2001 (Autumn). 

    Iraq War: Started in March 2003 (Spring).

      While some wars have begun in the winter months (December to February in the Northern Hemisphere), many others have started in the spring, summer, or autumn. The start times are generally linked to strategic military planning and political decisions, not a consistent seasonal pattern related to human biological cycles.