rarelamb,

I have to disagree with you, somewhat: The Geneva conventions
http://www.genevaconventions.org/

make a clear distinction as to intentional targeting of civilians, and the loss of civilian life when attacking a military objective. They are NOT equivalant. Civilians are NOT a legitimate target under International law.

Armed enemy combatants NOT in uniform ARE targets, and the protections of the Geneva Conventions do not apply to them. They may be executed summarily, as spies.