It depends on the nature of the threat that one faces. If say, this country faced an invasion, or we were fighting an enemy like the Nazis, I don’t think we’d show much restraint. When the stakes are… (View Post)

My view is that it was horrific, and did not break German morale. But, the ongoing destruction made it ever harder for Germany to keep fighting. Like the naval blockade, it was a very blunt incident. (View Post)

My view is that war is never desirable, but once one is engaged, there’s no point in half measures. Ultimately one has to do what is needful, to win. There is nothing worse than defeat. (View Post)

The answer is “both.” (View Post)

You’ve probably hit upon a truth there. The LAOC offer a very thin and weak shield to civilians. Growing urbanisation, and the willingness of combatants to embed themselves among civilians, mean that… (View Post)