Praise for Conduct in War
A Guide for the Ethical Warrior
“A timely and important topic for today’s civilian leaders and Soldiers. Whether or not they fully agree with its content, senior leaders should read and discuss, and those executing close combat operations on the ground should study. A well-researched, documented, and thoughtful work.”
“…visionary…I am learning a great deal I was never exposed to formally, but had experienced. So much of the legal aspects of warfare are never taught to young leaders and Soldiers. Actually alarming how much we don’t know…the edits are exactly what the [the law] needs.”
“…my military service was cut short due to a law of war decision I believed was right but ultimately not supported by my commanders. I am truly encouraged to see a practical and relevant guide that strives to reach beyond the theoretical and effectively address the nuanced challenges faced by our Soldiers and Marines today.”
“An important and powerful work. I had reservations when I first learned of the project. Now I see the book is an absolute necessity. From the prologue until the last chapter, we are forced to face the often untenable decisions we ask our young soldiers to make, and their commanders and the military legal system to judge fairly. The book is a must for those on the frontlines, judge advocates, and government policy makers.”
“While I may disagree with some of its positions, Conduct in War constantly…challenges our moral and operational thinking on the law of war. It is…an appropriate resource for those who decide policy and a valuable reference for officer and NCO training. The book should become one of the most important on the subject.”
US combat medic treating child at clinic regularly held for villagers, An Lo, Vietnam
Jirga meeting with tribal elders, interpreter, and American commander, Wardak, Afghanistan
101st trooper with local Vietnamese militia north of Hue
Entering Tanuf destroyed in 1958 by RAF during war between Imam of Oman and British-backed Sultan of Muskat