Quote Originally Posted by Kiwigrunt View Post

Now would that be what would frighten him the most?

Would we be capable (beyond politically willing) of inflicting that on him?

So this is more about dealing with the enemy rather that the ‘nation building’ aspects, as intricately connected as they probably are.

Philosophise away….
It's a war, therefore you have to seek to destroy the enemy. Focus on the enemy and all else flows from that. He fears being killed or captured, and even if he is willing to day, (like the Japs on Oki) then simply grant his wish.

If you have an army that cannot do that, then you probably shouldn't be playing.