A Code for the Government of Armies in the Field, / as authorized by the laws and usages of war on land.

by United States. War Department; Francis Lieber

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A CODE
FOR THE
Government of Armies in the Field,
AS AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS AND USAGES OF WAR ON LAND.

Printed as manuscript for the Board appointed by the Secretary of War [Special Orders, No. 399,] “To Propose Amendments or Changes in the Rules and Articles of War, and a Code of Regulations for the Government of Armies in the Field, as authorized by the Laws and Usages of War.”

By FRANCIS LIEBER, Member of the Board.

February, 1863.

CODE.

MARTIAL LAW. MILITARY NECESSITY. RETALIATION.

§ 1. A place, district, or country, invested or occupied by an enemy, stands, in consequence of the occupation, under the Martial Law of the investing or invading army, whether any proclamation declaring Martial Law, or any public warning to the inhabitants, has been issued or not. Martial Law is the immediate and direct effect and consequence of occupation or conquest.

The presence of a hostile army proclaims its Martial Law.