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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... under his command , the general court - martial for the trial of such officer shall be appointed by the President of the United States . continued on page 18 courts - martial whenever necessary . But no sentence of ARTICLES OF WAR . 17.
US War Department. courts - martial whenever necessary . But no sentence of a court- martial shall be carried into execution until after the whole pro- ceedings shall have been laid before the officer ordering the same , or the officer ...
US War Department. ART . 68. Whenever it may be found convenient and necessary to the public service , the officers of the marines shall be associ- ated with the officers of the land forces , for the purpose of holding courts - martial ...
... necessary witnesses , to be transported to the place where the said court shall be assembled . ART . 87. No person shall be sentenced to suffer death but by the concurrence of two - thirds of the members of a general court- martial ...
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