It's an ugly trade-off military commanders have to consider. How many civilians aligned with the enemy you are willing to kill as collateral damage to avoid los

It's an ugly trade-off military commanders have to consider. How many civilians aligned with the enemy you are willing to kill as collateral damage to avoid losing one of your own soldiers? There are always many ways of reaching your military objectives. For example, you could launch an air strike or an infantry assault. Some are more effective than others. Some cause more collateral damage. And with some, you risk higher casualties.