Dan Minette wrote: > If so, lets say a subordinant knows that an order will > endanger a number of troops without achieving a real tactical > or strategic goal, is that order still a legal order?
An order is an order, and it is not for the subordinate to second-guess his orders. You cannot run an army on any other principle, with every soldier feeling free to question and countermand the orders of his/her superiors. That would be a disaster! If an army is not disciplined, then it is an unknown element, and as such it is more of a liability than a resource. Now while there might be certain circumstances, usually in the heat of the battle, when a subordinate can get away with 'not having heard' his orders, a direct refusal to obey orders is mutiny. Extenuating circumstances might mitigate the severity of the punishment but you can't not punish the group. Not without destroying your entire army. Ritu GCU Theirs Not To Reason Why _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
