The Second Peace Conference (Paragraph 2 of the Programme)

<p><i>The Second Peace Conference (Paragraph 2 of the Programme): The Rules of War On Land</i> presents working memoranda pertaining to the codification and refinement of international laws governing warfare. Authored by George Breckenridge Davis this historical document offers insights into the deliberations and considerations that shaped early 20th-century attempts to establish humanitarian principles amidst armed conflict.</p> <p>Focusing specifically on the rules of engagement on land the memoranda delve into aspects such as the treatment of prisoners of war the prohibition of certain weapons and the protection of non-combatants. This work provides invaluable context for understanding the evolution of international law and the ongoing efforts to mitigate the human cost of war. It remains a vital resource for scholars and policymakers interested in the history and future of international humanitarian law.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>