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The final Roman–Persian war (602–628) under Emperor Heraclius required extreme measures to fund the military. Non-military expenditures were slashed, currency was devalued, and even church treasures were melted down to pay for the war effort.

By the war’s end, the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire’s financial reserves were exhausted. The empire’s treasury was depleted, leaving it unable to recover or defend itself effectively in the immediate aftermath.

America seems to be heading in a very similar direction...Only they're doing it for Israel.