Renowned military analyst and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, General Wesley Clark, has shed light on what happens behind the scenes to gather information on incidents happening during an active war. He focused specifically on the ongoing conflict seen in the Israeli Defence Forces' (IDF) area of engagement.
According to General Clark, the initial step is to understand what transpired in the actual combat zone. This involves interviewing troops and commanders, trying to triangulate instructions given, and the actions taken. This process often goes up the chain of command and can take several days.
