OK clearly we don't shoot or allow prisoners to be shot - that includes "mercy-style killings" like that of that Canadian Captain.
OK so where do you draw the line as to how much preparatory bombardment and supporting fire is needed on a given objective?
Are you suggesting that a soldier is obligated to attempt to take prisoners under all circumstances or do you accept that it is enough to honour bona fide attempts to surrender where and when they occur?
Bookmarks