The 1863 Laws of WarThis compendium of laws and rules is a testimony to America's reverence for the rule of law as well as its high regard for "civilized" behavior on the battlefield. The Articles of War were normative rules covering military duty and punishments allowed for violations. The Lieber Code was a new and profound law for the conduct of armies in the field, to include humane treatment of prisoners and protection of property and civilians. It had a profound affect on the evolution of the laws of land warfare in use today. Army Regulations, on the other hand, dealt with the administration and management of the army-from personnel assignments to supply and recruiting operations-all three sets of rules were used by both the Union and Confederate armies. An essential reference for students, historians, writers, reenactors, and those interested in how our Civil War armies operated. |
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... colonel , or other officer commanding a regi- ment , troop or company , and actually quartered with it , may give furloughs to non - commissioned officers or soldiers , in such num- bers , and for so long a time , as he shall judge to ...
... Colonel , or the commanding officer of the regiment , and shall , upon due application being made to him , be refused redress , he may complain to the General commanding in the State or Terri- tory where such regiment shall be stationed ...
... Colonel in case of their being lost , spoiled , or damaged , not by unavoidable acci- dents , or on actual service . ART . 41. All non - commissioned officers and soldiers who shall be found one mile from the camp without leave , in ...
... Colonel commanding a separate department , may appoint general * [ Modified by the Act of 29th May 1830 . ] - Whenever a general officer commanding an army , or a colonel commanding a separate department , shall be the accuser or pros ...
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