“That’s unlike Mad Bomber Harris and a few others in WW2.”
Different time, different war.
That’s the problem with judging the past by present standards and sensibilities. It is unfair to the past.
“Different time, different war.”
We don’t fight wars to win any more.
Luckily, the military industrial complex can still make plenty of money with adventure wars while not upsetting the sensibilities of those who foot the bill.
At the mere cost of a few patriots and local civilians.
Who cares if a few young American’s pointlessly die as long as profits are maintained.