Tag: prisoners

Posted on May 5, 2015August 28, 2016

Major Christopher French, Prisoner of War

When a party is formed within the State which ceases to obey the sovereign and is strong enough to make a stand against him, or when a Republic is divided into two opposite factions, and both sides take up arms, there exists a civil war. … it is perfectly clear that the established laws of […]

by Gary Shattuck

Posted on April 27, 2015August 28, 2016

10 Facts About Prisoners of War

Co-authored with Don N. Hagist An inevitable facet of warfare is prisoners. During the American Revolution, thousands of soldiers and sailors were captured by each side and the prisoners suffered in many ways. The impact of these captures extended far beyond immediate manpower concerns, compelling each side to confront unwanted, huge logistical considerations concerning their […]

by Gary Shattuck