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By A.C. Grayling. A. C. Grayling is the author, most recently, of “Among the Dead Cities: The History and Moral Legacy of the W.W. II Bombing of Civilians in Germany and Japan.” (THE NEW YORK TIMES, 27/03/06):

As we saw in the recent offensive by American and Iraqi forces against insurgents near Samarra, the term “air assault” has taken on a new meaning in military parlance. It now indicates taking troops into action by helicopter, rather than the widespread and often indiscriminately destructive firing of missiles or dropping of bombs from aircraft.

Still, anti-insurgent operations often take place in … Seguir leyendo

By AC Grayling. AC Grayling’s latest book is Among the Dead Cities: Was the Allied Bombing of Civilians in WWII a Necessity or a Crime? (THE GUARDIAN, 27/03/06):

No one knows how many civilians have died violently in Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003. The most careful assessment, by the website Iraq Body Count, estimates at least 36,000. The true figure could be three times higher. The uncertainty is explained by General Tommy Franks’ now-notorious remark, “We don’t do body counts.”Three interesting facts nevertheless help shape a sense of the possibilities. One is that the US forces insist … Seguir leyendo