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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... 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 and sol- diers diligently to attend divine service ; and all officers who ...
... appointed over me , according to the Rules and Articles for the gov- ernment of the armies of the United States . " Which justice , magistrate , or judge advocate is to give to the officer a certificate , signifying that the man ...
... appointed by his commanding offi- cer , if not prevented by sickness or some other evident necessity , or shall go from the said place of rendezvous without leave from his commanding officer , before he shall be regularly dismissed or ...
... appoint general * [ Modified by the Act of 29th May 1830 . ] - Whenever a general officer commanding an army , or a ... appointed by the President of the United States . continued on page 18 courts - martial whenever necessary . But no ...
... appoint , for his own regiment or corps , courts - martial , to consist of three commissioned officers , for the trial and punishment of offences not capital , and decide upon their sentences . For the same purposes , all officers ...