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This document discusses Francis Lieber and the development of rules of war. It summarizes that Lieber authored the Lieber Code in 1863, which established rules of conduct for Union troops during the Civil War. The Code banned certain actions like attacks on civilians and torture. It influenced the development of international law on war. However, the Code also distinguished between wars against "civilized" states and "savages," implying the rules did not necessarily apply equally in all conflicts. This dist

Author

Erik Ringmar

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