Than they used to be when? Compared to Napoleonic-era wars, probably. But if you go back to the ancients, you'll find you're sparing the women and children in

Than they used to be when? Compared to Napoleonic-era wars, probably. But if you go back to the ancients, you'll find you're sparing the women and children in the enemy cities only so you can sell them as slaves after you've defeated the men in battle.