Well, of course, all cities are civilian cities. But were they defended? That's a relevant question, isn't it, based the link you provided:
Laws and Customs of War on Land (Hague, II), July 29, 1899
CONVENTION WITH RESPECT TO THE LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND
The Hague, July 29, 1899
[Ratified by the U.S. Senate on March 14, 1902]
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The attack or bombardment of towns, villages, habitations or buildings which are not defended, is prohibited.
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The above language is from a treaty ratified by our Senate and would be binding on the US, unlike the League of Nations material you posted. |
