January 1945: Battles and Moral Dilemmas

This chapter explores the military landscape following the Battle of the Bulge, highlighting the losses suffered by the Allies and the ongoing resistance from German and Japanese forces. It addresses the ethical challenges of targeting civilian infrastructure and contrasts the slow advances of Western Allied troops with the rapid movements of the Red Army. Additionally, it discusses the implications of the unconditional surrender policy and the complex notions of total surrender in the context of World War II.