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> Attacks shall be directed solely against military objectives. I don't know much about history but my understanding is this true only exists as long as it is
by mcny 6y ago
> Attacks shall be directed solely against military objectives.
I don't know much about history but my understanding is this true only exists as long as it is convenient. The union didn't care for this role during the US civil war iirc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorched_earth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorched_earth
- Nasrudith 6y agoThat is more an illustration of how broadly "military objectives" alone may be defined in absense of other constraints. While horrible scorched earth itself has a valid tactical purpose. Military objectives alone is a low bar to clear.