I do understand what you are all saying and do not disagree, but my point is that in the context of that war, it is unlikely that anyone would have outwardly questioned the directive of the leadership's commands, let alone raising a red card on the validity or legality of an order.
I feel I know what I am trying to argue, but really don't want to in light of the sensitivity of the issue. So I will drop it out of respect to those brave people who sadly didn't make it.