The 1863 Laws of War

The 1863 Laws of War

Author: US War Department

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780811701334

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This compendium of laws and rules is a testimony to America's reverence for the rule of law as well as its high regard for 'civilised' behaviour on the battlefield. The Articles of War were normative rules covering military duty and punishments allowed for violations.