What is the reason for the new sensitivity about possible casualties?
American officials had no comment on possible casualties.
The officials would not disclose estimates of possible casualties in an extensive ground war.
Significant damage and possible casualties have been reported from near the epicenter, with up to 26 people dead and many more injured.
Instead of preparing the nation against possible casualties, the Administration seems to be holding its breath.
"The question now is whether there is a way to go in with the most minimal casualties possible."
He was undaunted by crises, even those that required quick military action and possible casualties.
I assumed you were getting sickbay ready for possible casualties.
One possible casualty is the Start 2 treaty to slash long-range nuclear arms.
To be sure, any peacekeeping or peace enforcement mission would be risky, with possible American casualties.