We see and read about brutal and seemingly senseless warfare in the news every day. This A-to-Z guidebook reveals — through case studies, definitions of key terms, and explanations of what’s legal and what’s not — what the public needs to know about war and the law. Laws of war exist. They define and categorize those acts of signal cruelty and murder that are universally known as war crimes. The laws of war have never been more developed, yet never before have so many innocent civilians been the victims of war crimes. It is clear that the laws are not being adhered to, nor have these laws been brought to light for the public or the journalists reporting on conflicts.
