American Commanders Hope To Thwart ISIS Human-Shield Tactics

U.S. military commanders say they have been planning for the eventuality of Islamic State fighters using human shields to escape from their current strongholds in Iraq and Syria, reports USA Today.

Such tactics have been employed by the militants in recent battles, say commanders.

The terrorists' goal has been to inflict as many casualties as possible before fleeing the advancing government forces.

Planners anticipate using surveillance and other intelligence in an attempt...