Originally Posted by
Flyhighfirst
War is not a chivalrous pursuit. Wounding instead of killing an emery combatant to then take out the soldiers who come to his aid has been going on for centuries. If they are red cross
medics some nations might grant them some leeway. Combat medics are fair game. As they are generally indistinguishable from a normal soldier in most western armies. They carry a rifle as well.
it would make more sense to let the wounded go as they then tie down additional troops and logistics in looking after them.