[geopyg]

I recall a WWII documentary where the Marines capturing the islands did not take any prisoners (although few of the enemy surrendored anyway). In the doctor's office there was a Medical History of War book. A Doc was telling how they entered a concentration camp in Germany and were shocked to see the bodies stacked up like cord wood. They shot the German guards where they stood.

I think (and in most cases hope) that the Wars we fight are a bit more "compassionate" (at least in terms of civilians and people that surrender - with the exception perhaps of the German guards).

[secretagent]

I recall a WWII documentary where the Marines capturing the islands did not take any prisoners (although few of the enemy surrendored anyway).

Different case, of course. The US Army didn't seek the surrender of the civilians in Vietnam, nor see them as the enemy.

Looks like this "Tiger unit" missed out on the overall gameplan.