The Biblical Law (not just the neutral narration of an incident, but LAW) laid out the conditions under which a man could compel a female captive to be his wife: Deut 21:10-13. This is rape under guide of forced marriage.
Deut. 20:14 goes even further, into outright forcible rape: "However, you can take for yourselves the women, the children, the animals, and all that is in the city—all its plunder. You can then enjoy your enemies’ plunder, which the Lord your God has given you."
Biblical law. It says the Lord your od has given you these women to "enjoy" as "plunder."
Mrs. o, I don’t know if your interpretation is a womans perspective or a Catholic but I certainly consider it flawed. You don’t take into account the circumstances or the culture in this time frame. The female in this instance is either widowed or unmarried although it does not specifically say that. War does that to women. To leave her in the lands without the protection of a husband would be cold blooded. It does say to take her as wife (you know the love and to hold part?). There is a month long waiting period to see if both take delight in one another and if not she is free to go. It specifically says not to prostitute her out. So your claims of rape are spurious and duplicious. Peace be with you.