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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... . 2. War and emergency legislation - United States - History . 3. Military law - United States - History . KF7221.A1863 2005 343.73'01 - dc22 ISBN 0-8117-0133-6 2005007827 Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS ..xi PART I : ARTICLES OF.
... Military Stores ..12 37. Wasting of Ammunition ... ..12 38. Misappropriation of property ..12 39. Embezzlement .... .13 40. Property Accountability 41. Straying from Camp 42. Lying Out of Quarters 43. Retreat ... 44. Failure to Repair ...
... Military Law - Military jurisdiction - Military necessity - Retaliation 2. Public and private property of the enemy- Protection of persons , and especially of women ; of religion ; the arts and sciences - Punishment of crimes against ...
... Military Discipline ... 2. Rank and Command 3. Succession in Command or Duty .77 .77 .79 EE2 4. Appointment and Promotion of Commissioned Officers .... ..79 5. Resignations of Officers ..80 6. Exchange or Transfer of Officers .80 7 ...
... Military Discussions and Publications ..103 27. Arrests and Confinements ..104 28. Hours of Service and Roll - Calls .105 29. Honors to be Paid by the Troops ..106 30. Inspections of the Troops .111 31. Musters ..... ..113 32. Forms of ...