The winner gets to define how the Law of War is applied and its existance does'nt mean it will be applied to the letter. Look at all the Japaneses "war crimes" (or what should have been considered crimes) that went unpunished.
In case you have'nt noticed, I've never taught LoW, and don't give a damn who has.
be glad you'll never have to lead troops in combat, otherwise you might very well face decisions on MORALITY that you are NOT morally equipped to make.
BTW, the rebs on the forum would be PLEASED if you would change your screen name, as onlookers may think you are a CSA partisan and you are most assuredly NOT;we do NOT claim you!
for a FREE dixie,sw