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No that would be saying they didn't do anything bad because doing what is asked of you is always good.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_orders
I'm saying we shouldn't blame the soldiers on the choices of their leaders, I'm not saying we shouldn't blame the soldiers for their own choice. I totally agree they could've chosen to not to follow orders. I'm not saying they are innocent. But their role is not comparable to the role of the people giving orders.