Area Bombing
/ˈɛəriə ˈbɒmɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A military tactic involving indiscriminate bombing of a large area, often targeting civilian and infrastructure sites, raising issues under international humanitarian law.
The prosecution argued that the area's bombing constituted a war crime due to its indiscriminate nature.
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- area bombing
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Commentary
Area bombing is scrutinized under international law for potentially violating principles of distinction and proportionality; legal definitions focus on the tactic's effects rather than military objectives.
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