Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : World Affairs Discussion -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: zonder who wrote (2593)	12/12/2002 7:26:39 AM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3959

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] .... The attack or bombardment of towns, villages, habitations or buildings which are not defended, is prohibited. dannen.com 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.