I think that war, like violence, is a highly undesirable option, and must be avoided at all costs, but it may be resorted to after all peaceful means have been exhausted. There are times when not resorting to war in order to prevent a greater evil can be disastrous. World War II was definitely a necessary war. During wartime, I think it is extremely important to maintain a system of moral conduct-for example, avoiding civilian casualties. However, I also acknowledge the fact that sometimes, upholding morality (for example, refraining from a crucial attack because it is detrimental to the environment) can draw out the war even longer, result in more casualties, and make the situation more grueling for everyone. All of these consequences must be born in mind before waging a war, which must be recognized as the heavy undertaking that it actually is.
I agree with most of your post #11 except that avoidance of civilian casualties during total war is nigh impossible. If civilian casualties were minimized during WWII, it’s hard to imagine how much worse they might have been had they not been.