Guerrilla Parties (Classic Reprint): Considered With Reference to the Laws and Usages of War: Considered with Reference to the Laws and Usages of War (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Lieber, Francis

9780282967215: Guerrilla Parties (Classic Reprint): Considered With Reference to the Laws and Usages of War: Considered with Reference to the Laws and Usages of War (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0282967214 ISBN 13: 9780282967215

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Understanding guerrilla parties and the law of war

This book untangles how irregular armed groups are defined, treated, and limited by the rules of armed conflict. Note: the following description is grounded in the provided material and explains the topic without revealing plot details.

Explore how scholars distinguish guerrilla bands from regular troops, why self-constituted fighters pose legal challenges, and how different terms like freebooter, brigand, partisan, and spy fit into the modern law of war. The text traces historical examples and discusses how governments and armies have historically handled these groups, including the fate of prisoners and the ethics of occupation and resistance.

Definitions and scope: what makes a guerrilla party irregular and how that contrasts with regular armies
Historical context: how self-constituted bands have been treated across wars and nations
Legal implications: when guerrilla fighters can be prisoners of war vs. when they face harsher treatment
Practical considerations: uniforms, concealment, discipline, and the dangers of forwarding or protecting combatants in occupied territory

Ideal for readers of military history, international law, and studies of war ethics who seek a clear, well-argued framework.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0282967214
ISBN 13: 9780282967215
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 28

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Guerrilla Parties: Considered With Reference to the Laws and Usages of War

Francis Lieber

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ISBN 10: 0282967214 ISBN 13: 9780282967215

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the concept of guerrilla warfare, a form of irregular combat waged by loosely organized or unaffiliated armed groups. The author delves into the historical and legal frameworks surrounding guerrilla warfare, drawing comparisons to related concepts such as freebooting, brigandage, and partisan warfare. By analyzing case studies and military strategies, the author explores the complexities of identifying and treating guerrilla combatants under the laws of war. Highlighting the challenges posed by guerrilla tactics, the book emphasizes the importance of balancing military necessity with humane treatment of captured fighters. Ultimately, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical dilemmas surrounding guerrilla warfare, offering valuable insights for policymakers, military leaders, and scholars alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282967215_0

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