Re:
"We really need to announce TAKE NO PRISONERS!"
After what these savages have been doing to their prisoners / hostages lately, I'd think the "black flag" could be raised on both sides; they've had it up for some time now.
In case anyone is not aware of the ancient military tradition, the "black flag" indicated that no "quarter" would be given, and none was expected in return.
The usual outcome of such engagements were usually referred to as a "massacre" of the losing forces, regardless of which side had put up the grim standard.
As a matter of fact, I think the Muslims started the tradition, didn't they?
Of course, these days such barbarism is expected of Jihaddists, while our Troops are held to a much higher standard.
And that is probably how it should be; but these scoundrels who use a white flag only to lure our Troops into the open to attack them need to be dealt with accordingly, IMHO.
I agree. No quarter this time.
And if surrendering Iraqis drop their arms they must be shot. Keep those arms UP.