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Right and wrong are subjective concepts. Each person's response to such a question would be based on their own personal beliefs and value system.
Is war wrong? Is it wrong for the strong to dominate the weak? It happens every day in nature. If one country is stronger than its neighbour, is it wrong for the stronger to exert it's will on the weaker? Historically the natural response was for the strong nations to conquer the weak. This was perfectly natural behaviour up until the 20th century. By this time complex alliance systems had developed as this was the only way for the weaker nations to ensure their self preservation. As a result, these alliance systems triggered 2 world wars. This combined with modern warfare changed the public perception of war from a heroic struggle to that of an impersonal bloodbath where millions died needlessly. Before the 20th century war was romanticized and men looked forward to it as a way of making a name for themselves. So the concept of war being "wrong" is a very new concept, less than 100 years old. Is it wrong? It depends on which side you're on and your reasons for going to war.
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