Sheepdog Tip of the Day, During Combat tip 168
In order to fight at close range one must deny the humanity of one's enemy. Surrender requires the opposite that one recognize and take pity on the humanity of the enemy. A surrender in the heat of battle requires a complete, and very difficult, emotional turnaround by both parties. The enemy who opts to posture or fight and then dies in battle becomes a noble enemy. But if at the last minute he tries to surrender he runs a great risk of being killed immediately.
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, On Killing
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