Rules of War
Origins And Development, War, Terrorism, And Subversion, Prisoners Of War, Soldiers And Civilians
A body of customs, practices, usages, conventions, protocols, treaties, laws, and other norms that govern the commencement, conduct, and termination of hostilities between belligerent states or parties.
Frequently violated and sometimes ridiculed, the rules of war have evolved over centuries. They distinguish nations whose armed forces respect some minimal standard of human decency from terrorists, marauders, and other outlaws who use illegal and unrestricted methods of warfare to achieve political, economic, or military objectives.
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- Rules of War - Origins And Development
- Rules of War - War, Terrorism, And Subversion
- Rules of War - Prisoners Of War
- Rules of War - Soldiers And Civilians
- Rules of War - Military Occupation
- Rules of War - Aerial Warfare
- Rules of War - Naval Warfare
- Rules of War - Weapons
- Rules of War - Neutral Countries
- Rules of War - Lawful And Unlawful Wars
- Rules of War - Enforcement
- Rules of War - Further Readings
- Rules of War - Cross-references
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