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Originally Posted by jimbuna
I am shocked mel 
This kind of viewpoint/opinion is certainly out of sync with the UN/peacemaker image  |
Not really mate. UN/peacemaker is a good thing, but when war breaks out you have to win
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Originally Posted by jimbuna
Sinking neutrals was then and still is now akin/similar to an illegal act/war crime as defined in every interpretation of the the Geneva Convention  |
It actually depends on the cargo the ship is carrying and on its position. If it carries valuables cargo to the enemy, or it is inside the exclusion zone it is legal to sink it. Obviously you need to provide for the crew as well, but nevertheless sinking it is legal.