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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... prisoners of war . The Lieber Code was so widely accepted that it was quickly adopted by the European nations and included in the Geneva and Hague Conventions dealing with the law of war . ( continued on back flap ) 11557 00133 THE 1863 ...
... Prisoners ..20 72. Calmness Required 73. Sworn Testimony 74. Taking of Depositions ... 20 ..20 ..21 75. Rank of Jurors ... .21 76. Menacing Conduct .21 77. Charges against Officers ..21 78. Charges against Non - Commissioned Officers ...
... Prisoners of war - Hostages - Booty on the battle - field ... 4. Partisans - Armed enemies not belonging to the hostile army - Scouts - Armed prowlers- War - rebels 5. Safe - conduct - Spies War - traitors - Captured Messengers - Abuse ...
... prisoners handled in accordance with the new procedures . There were to be no more battlefield paroles . The choices were two : become a prisoner of war and await exchange of prisoners ( negotiated by Union and Confederate agents for ...
... prisoner shall have made his plea , as to object to any leading question to any of the witnesses or any question to the prisoner , the answer to which might tend to criminate him- self ; and administer to each member of the court ...