Kitchener's dilemma

Kitchener's dilemma is a moral question about wartime decisions: should soldiers follow orders to attack at a specific time, even if it risks unnecessary casualties? It highlights the tension between obedience to military command and the ethical obligation to prevent harm. In essence, it asks whether soldiers must always obey commands or have a duty to question orders when they believe the action might cause unjustified suffering. The dilemma illustrates the complex moral responsibilities faced by individuals in wartime, balancing duty, obedience, and moral judgment.