More killing. Less good deeds

[William F. Owen]

Military power is not just about 'inflicting so much pain on the enemy that he has given up military means', it is about either inflicting or threatening to inflict pain so that we convince, force or guide him into a course of action that is in-keeping with what we want.

I concur and this is within the bounds of what I am suggesting. We break his will to use military means. Generally, people will not believe in a level of pain, unless it is demonstrated. After that they can be suppressed or coerced into doing what you want.