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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... Monthly Returns .8 20. Desertion ... .8 21. Absence without Leave .8 22. Discharge ... .9 23. Encouragement of Desertion .9 24. Provoking Speech and Gestures .9 25. Dueling .9 26. Supporting a Duel 27. Obligation to Quell Disturbances 28.
... months from the passing of this act , and every officer who shall hereafter be appointed shall , before he enters on the duties of his office , subscribe these rules and regulations . ART . 2. It is earnestly recommended to all officers ...
... month's pay , besides the loss of his pay during his absence ; or be discharged , as the said court - martial shall judge proper . ART . 5. Any officer or soldier who shall use contemptuous or disrespectful words against the President ...
... exceeding twenty days in six months , but not to more than two persons to be absent at the same time , excepting some extraordinary occasion should , require it . ART . 13. At every muster , the commanding officer 6 THE 1863 LAWS OF WAR .
... month , remit , through the proper chan- nels , to the Department of War , an exact return of the regiment , troop , independent company , or garrison , under his command , specifying the names of the officers then absent from their ...