Manual of the Laws and Usages of War on LandE. Ponsonby, 1906 - 125 pages |
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... troops of Charles the Fifth , a Catholic Prince who styled himself Emperor of the Romans . The Goths evacuated the city at the end of six days , but Rome remained above nine months in the possession of the imperialists ; and every hour ...
... troops of Charles the Fifth , a Catholic Prince who styled himself Emperor of the Romans . The Goths evacuated the city at the end of six days , but Rome remained above nine months in the possession of the imperialists ; and every hour ...
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... troops those bands of marauders who , acting under no authorized commander , are often to be found in countries where a state of war exists . The question of the right of a population to take up arms in defence of their country was ...
... troops those bands of marauders who , acting under no authorized commander , are often to be found in countries where a state of war exists . The question of the right of a population to take up arms in defence of their country was ...
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... troops , without having time to organize themselves in accordance with the foregoing rule , are to be regarded as belligerents if they respect the laws and customs of war . It is to be observed that the Convention has dealt only with ...
... troops , without having time to organize themselves in accordance with the foregoing rule , are to be regarded as belligerents if they respect the laws and customs of war . It is to be observed that the Convention has dealt only with ...
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... troops in civilized warfare cannot be said to be illegal ; but a rule of International Law forbidding their use in the field would be a desirable measure . The highly - trained and well - disciplined regi- ments of our Indian Army do ...
... troops in civilized warfare cannot be said to be illegal ; but a rule of International Law forbidding their use in the field would be a desirable measure . The highly - trained and well - disciplined regi- ments of our Indian Army do ...
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... troops may be surprised , and its general killed or taken prisoner ; a force in a hostile country must be prepared to meet such contingencies ; but it is not its duty to guard against the assassination of its members by individuals in ...
... troops may be surprised , and its general killed or taken prisoner ; a force in a hostile country must be prepared to meet such contingencies ; but it is not its duty to guard against the assassination of its members by individuals in ...
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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.