A Code for the Government of Armies in the Field, by United States. War Department et al.
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About this eBook
| Creator | United States. War Department |
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| Author | Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872 |
| Title |
A Code for the Government of Armies in the Field, as authorized by the laws and usages of war on land. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "A Code for the Government of Armies in the Field" by United States. War Department et al. is a military regulation document written during the early 1860s. This publication outlines the principles and regulations governing the conduct of armies during warfare, emphasizing martial law, military necessity, and the treatment of prisoners and civilians. It serves primarily as a legal and ethical framework for military operations in the field. The book provides detailed guidelines on various matters related to warfare, such as the establishment of martial law in occupied territories, the responsibilities of military authorities, and the humane treatment of prisoners of war and civilians. It stipulates that military actions should be governed by principles of justice and necessity, prohibiting acts of cruelty and arbitrary violence. Additionally, it addresses the protection of civilian property, the regulatory treatment of spies and traitors, and the conduct expected from soldiers in various scenarios. Overall, it establishes a comprehensive set of rules aimed at promoting lawful and ethical conduct in military operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States |
| Subject | United States. Army -- Regulations |
| Subject | Military law -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53699 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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