[Eric]

I think it's a point worth making that even if there were no formal rules of engagement British troops, indeed forces of all the western allies, would still, in general, behave in a civilised manner ... well, as much as the demands of combat will allow. And this is a major difference between us and them. We are civilized, they are a bunch of ... I don't think the words I came up with would be acceptable on a family forum.