There is more than one definition of murder, one that states it being with unlawful intent and one that doesn't. Since both definitions are fact, we were both right.
You know I wondered when my impending A Level in Criminal Law would come in handy, it appears I have found that moment.
I can tell you my friend, the ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM definition, of 'Murder' is as follows:
Actus Reus (The act) - The unlawful killing of a human being within a country of the realm under the Queen's peace.
Mens Rea (Mental element) - With 'Malice Aforethought' i.e. intention to kill (express malice) OR intention to cause GBH (serious harm) - implied malice.
Therefore, soldiers in a war are not in a country under the Queen's peace. Would you like to brandish all of our soldiers fighting in Afghan and beyond for our safety murderers? Yeah, have fun with that.
You've some pretty radical opinions, I think you've successfully shocked the WHOLE forum :/