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14 Of the Strangest Wars Ever Fought (That Sound Completely Made Up)

Trista July 7, 2025 8 min

2. The War of the Oaken Bucket (Italy, 1325)

war of the bucket 22 — The actual bucket in question is on display. Source: Wiki Fandom

Few wars have been fought over something as trivial as a wooden bucket. In 1325, the rival city-states of Modena and Bologna went to battle after Modenese soldiers stole an oaken bucket from a Bologna well. The ensuing conflict left hundreds dead, all for a humble pail. The bucket still sits as a trophy in Modena’s city hall. Read more at BBC.

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2. The War of the Oaken Bucket (Italy, 1325)

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