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100 1 _aSMITH Hugh (ed.)
245 0 _aThe force of law:
_binternational law and the land commander
260 _aCanberra, Australia:
_bAustralian Defence Studies Centre,
_c1994
300 _a272p.
520 3 _aMany armed forces are now faced with combatants who ignore the Geneva and Hague Conventions, and in situations where even basic law and order is absent. This book attempts to explain how armed forces conduct themselves lawfully in such circumstances, and how international law is responding. These issues are addressed in three main sections :diplomatic and legal perspectivesmilitary commanders perspectivespecial protection perspectivesThese are supported by several case studies which Australian force were involved in.
650 _aLAW OF WAR
650 _aPEACE OPERATIONS
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