The history of noncombatant immunity is well established. What is less understood is how militaries have rationalized violating this immunity. This book traces

For the first time in history, the capabilities of the U.S. military far outstrip those of any potential rival, either singly or collectively, and this reality

Much has changed in warfare in recent years, with America now dominant on the international scene and terrorism the new enemy. In light of these changes, the ne

This book examines the moral choices faced by U.S. political and military leaders in deciding when and how to employ force, from the American Revolution to the