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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... give the army regarding treatment of guerrilla forces then harassing the Union army . Lieber , however , had a broader concept in mind , namely a definitive work on the laws and usage of war , and with President Lincoln's support , the ...
... give infor- mation thereof to his commanding officer , shall be punished by the sentence of a court - martial with death , or otherwise , accord- ing to the nature of his offense . ART . 9. Any officer or soldier who shall strike his ...
... give to the officer a certificate , signifying that the man enlisted did take the said oath or affirmation . ART . 11. After a non - commissioned officer or soldier shall have been duly enlisted and sworn , he shall not be dismissed ...
... give to the com- missary of musters , or other officer who musters the said regi- ment , troop , or company , certificates signed by himself , signifying how long such officers , as shall not appear at the said muster , have been absent ...
... give notice thereof to the corps in which he last served , the said officer shall , by a court - martial , be cashiered . ART . 23. Any officer or soldier who shall be convicted of hav- ing advised or persuaded any other officer or ...