The Receipt: Post-9/11 Wars Tee

Somebody always pays. In 2001, al-Qaeda called its attack holy war. Days later, a US president called the response a "crusade." Both sides had God on the invoice, and two decades of war followed across Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Pakistan and beyond.

Brown University's Costs of War project counts 905,000–940,000 direct deaths and a US bill of about $8 trillion, and that doesn't include future interest. This tee prints the bill: ITEM: Post-9/11 Wars. DATES: 2001–present. WHO PAID: Civilians. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

Every figure is a historians' estimate, printed as a range where the source gives one. See our sources.

No refunds. No returns. Wear the truth.

Fit: Unisex retail fit, 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (Ash 99% cotton; Athletic Heather 90/10). Lightweight, soft, crew neck.

Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland

Warnings, Hazard: For adults

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean