artbrooks, no doubt there, but there does seem to be this mistaken belief that the armed forces of western societies are somehow more civilized and adhere to the tenets of international laws.

The point being, that to declare no quarter given is a no-no under international law; whether one carries out the total slaughter with a flame thrower or a bulldozer is of little distinction to me. Although I did notice you referred to "getting enemy troops out of bunkers" However, there must have been some question in Frank's mind to request a clarification regarding the legality of using bulldozers to bury the "enemy" alive or else why bother asking.