A Treatise on Martial Law, and Courts-Martial: As Practised in the United States of America, Published by Order of the United States Military Philosophical Society (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexander Macomb

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528362152 ISBN 13: 9781528362153

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Clear guidance on how military justice works in the United States — a practical reference for officers and staff.

This classic treatise explains the authority and procedures of courts-martial, courts of inquiry, and the role of military law within the broader system of the laws of the land. It combines foundational statutes with the author’s experience to help readers understand how trials are conducted, how sentences are reviewed, and how evidence is handled in a military context. The book also includes sample orders, forms, and appendices that illustrate real-world application.

• How General and Regimental Courts-Martial are convened and governed
• Rules for recording, reviewing, and approving proceedings and sentences
• Practical forms and examples for orders, warrants, and records
• Key doctrines on military law, evidence, and discipline as practiced in the United States

Ideal for readers of military history, legal history, and officers seeking a grounded understanding of martial law and courtroom procedure in the U.S.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528362152
• ISBN 13: 9781528362153
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 366