The first edition of this book became a standard work in the field, and it has been extensively revised and updated for the second edition. It is prepared with

A detailed and highly authoritative critical commentary appraising the vitally important United States Department of Defense Law of War Manual.

This is a completely revised and updated edition of a book which has become widely accepted internationally as a standard work on international humanitarian law

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