Bombing civilians has historically galvanised resistance rather than undermining the enemy. The supply deliveries by air and candy drops during the Berlin Blockade did way more for sympathy and morale. Give them chocolate and information and you'll achieve more than by confirming you're the cruel enemy they've been told you are.

[–] Womble@piefed.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Terror bombing civilians is a losing strategy for sure, but I do think a demonstration that your enemy is less all powerful than they claim by hitting a high profile military parade is different to that.

[–] luciferofastora@feddit.org 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's a risky gamble. If you manage to get anything dropped on the people there, I think that should show the enemy's vulnerable air defenses plenty enough.

[–] Womble@piefed.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sure, I have no idea if it actually is a good idea for them to try. Just that it wouldnt be the same as deliberately targeting civilians.

[–] luciferofastora@feddit.org 1 points 1 week ago

I agree; I'm just saying it would be a gamble (as opposed to targeting civilians, which would be quite unambiguously bad, as just about any instance since the Nazis bombing Britain and the allies bombing Germany should have shown).