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What are the 5 S's in Enemy Prisoner of War detention?
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Why do the forces bomb civilian populations in world war 2?
The forces didn't aim to kill civilians during their bombing missions, they were trying to kill the enemy to make it easier for ground forces to take back the city or area. But civilians were still in the city and along with the enemy getting killed so did the civilians.
What group was not considered an enemy of the Nazi state?
Fascists.
What is the difference between Lusitania and USS Maine?
Lusitania was not a warship, it was actually sunk by enemy action, and civilians were on board. It was also sunk after a warning had been given.
Who is the enemy of my enemy?
The famous saying is "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
The property of enemy civilians may not be deliberately and needlessly destroyed in the course of military operations?
For the US military; civilians are not normally considered combatants (unless they shoot at us).True
Is it acceptable to bomb civilians?
The answer is - as with most things in warfare - "It Depends." Specifically targeting civilians for aerial bombing is now considered illegal. During WW2, however, both sides considered it a legitimate action, as a valid method to attack enemy public morale and to hurt enemy war production. In modern times, it is legal to bomb civilians, if they are next to military targets, and the attacker is not intentionally targeting the civilians. In general, reasonable (in military terms) mistakes which result in bombing civilians is also legal. Regardless of the "legality" of aerial bombings, there is a significant negative Propaganda effect that striking civilians has.
What are the 5 S's in Enemy Prisoner of War detention?
SAVE
Why did the Allies engage in saturation bombing of enemy civilians when Roosevelt had already labeled such actions as inhuman barbarism?
It was necessary to win the war, so Nazism doesn't spread. Nazism was considered worse than bombing civilians.
Why do the forces bomb civilian populations in world war 2?
The forces didn't aim to kill civilians during their bombing missions, they were trying to kill the enemy to make it easier for ground forces to take back the city or area. But civilians were still in the city and along with the enemy getting killed so did the civilians.
What was the importance of censorship during wartime to Australian civilians?
It limited the ability of the enemy to acquire intelligence.
What does the acronym METT-TC stands for?
Mission, enemy, terrain, troops, time, civilians on the battlefield
What is a detainment camp?
A detainment camp is a large detention center created for political opponents, enemy aliens, people with mental illness, specific ethnic or religious groups, civilians of a critical war-zone, or other groups of people, usually during a war. The term is used for facilities where inmates selected according to some specific criteria, rather than individuals who are incarcerated after due process of law fairly applied by a judiciary. Much like a Concentration Camp.
Why would a nation use propaganda in a time of war?
Propaganda can be effective to reduce the morale of the enemy army and civilians.
How was Vietnam during the war?
Vietnam was a countryside, with the US military living in it (and the enemy). Civilians had to vacate the area (we RE-LOCATED THEM).
Enemy combatants military equipment and military may be lawfully targeted The principle of distinction?
Place or objects belonging to civilians
Why was it important to evacuate in wworld war 2?
Since most evacuations occurred because there was a threat of enemy bombing or invasion, evacuations were important in order to protect civilians, particularly children, from enemy action.
