Manual of the Laws and Usages of War on LandE. Ponsonby, 1906 - 125 pages |
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... rank among the Peloponnesians was two minæ , a sum about equal to that mentioned by the historian Livy . It is stated by Thucydides that once the war had been commenced , neither party communicated with the other except through the ...
... rank among the Peloponnesians was two minæ , a sum about equal to that mentioned by the historian Livy . It is stated by Thucydides that once the war had been commenced , neither party communicated with the other except through the ...
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... rank within easy reach - who is entitled to take this step ; but on this point it is not easy to lay down an inflexible rule . The improper use of a flag of truce , the national flag , the enemy's uniform , or the distinctive badges of ...
... rank within easy reach - who is entitled to take this step ; but on this point it is not easy to lay down an inflexible rule . The improper use of a flag of truce , the national flag , the enemy's uniform , or the distinctive badges of ...
Page 47
... ranks of the national army . He should also establish special tribunals , and issue such other regulations as may be deemed expedient for the effective administration of the territory . These special Courts and rules only apply to the ...
... ranks of the national army . He should also establish special tribunals , and issue such other regulations as may be deemed expedient for the effective administration of the territory . These special Courts and rules only apply to the ...
Page 63
... but only according to their rank and capabilities ; such labour is not to be excessive and must have nothing to do with the military operations . Professor Holland indicates an opinion that this rule PRISONERS OF WAR . 63.
... but only according to their rank and capabilities ; such labour is not to be excessive and must have nothing to do with the military operations . Professor Holland indicates an opinion that this rule PRISONERS OF WAR . 63.
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... rank ; it is not allowable to assume either a higher rank for the purpose of obtaining F H. 10 . better treatment , or a lower rank PRISONERS OF WAR . 65.
... rank ; it is not allowable to assume either a higher rank for the purpose of obtaining F H. 10 . better treatment , or a lower rank PRISONERS OF WAR . 65.
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adopted agreement armées armistice ARTICLE belligerent armies belonging blessés ou malades bound captured CHAPITRE CHAPTER combatants commander conclusion of peace conduct Conférence contractantes Declaration Declaration of Paris drapeau duties employed enemy enemy's entitled établissements sanitaires être flag of truce force formations et établissements formations sanitaires Geneva Convention Genève Government guerre Hague Convention Herodotus hostile party imposed inflicted inhabitants International Law invader Journal de Genève juillet Kallikratidas l'article LAWS AND USAGES Laws of War le six liable matériel ments military authorities military operations neutral countries neutral territory occupied district occupied territory officer parole Peace of Westphalia penalty personnel population possible pouvoir practice présente Convention prisoners prisoners of war private persons private property prohibited protégés Puissances punishment qu'il recognised regard regulations respected Roman rules sera seront sick and wounded signé soldiers spies suisse temps tion treated troops violation wounded or sick
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Page 86 - To kill or wound treacherously individuals belonging to the hostile nation or army; (c) To kill or wound an enemy who, having laid down his arms, or having no longer means of defence, has surrendered at discretion...
Page 112 - Il sera dressé du dépôt de chaque ratification un procès-verbal, dont une copie , certifiée conforme . sera remise par la voie diplomatique à toutes les puissances qui ont éte représentées à la Conférence de la paix de La Haye.
Page 80 - Prisoners of war shall be subject to the laws, regulations, and orders in force in the army of the State in whose power they are. Any act of insubordination justifies the adoption towards them of such measures of severity as may be considered necessary.
Page 77 - To be commanded by a person responsible for his subordinates: 2. To have a fixed distinctive emblem recognizable at a distance; 3. To carry arms openly; and 4. To conduct their operations in accordance with the laws and customs of war. In countries where militia or volunteer corps constitute the army, or from part of it, they are included under the denomination "army.
Page 80 - When the work is for other branches of the public service or for private persons the conditions are settled in agreement with the military authorities. The wages of the prisoners shall go towards improving their position, and the balance shall be paid them on their release, after deducting the cost of their maintenance.
Page 93 - The authority of the legitimate power having in fact passed into the hands of the occupant, the latter shall take all the measures in his power to restore, and ensure, as far as possible, public order and safety, while respecting, unless absolutely prevented, the laws in force in the country.
Page 85 - The same rules shall be observed regarding death certificates as well as for the burial of prisoners of war, due regard being paid to their grade and rank.
Page 91 - An armistice suspends military operations by mutual agreement between the belligerent parties. If its duration is not fixed, the belligerent parties can resume operations at any time, provided always the enemy is warned within the time agreed upon, in accordance with the terms of the armistice.
Page 74 - Any wounded man entertained and taken care of in a house shall be considered as a protection thereto. Any inhabitant who shall have entertained wounded men in his house shall be exempted from the quartering of troops, as well as from a part of the contributions of war which may be imposed.
Page 94 - No general penalty, pecuniary or otherwise, can be inflicted on the population on account of the acts of individuals for which it cannot be regarded as collectively responsible.