A Short History of the American Court Martial
Jan 10, 2010 in
General
For as long as there has been war, there has been a need for military forces to maintain discipline within the ranks. The history of the courts martial dates back to the Roman Empire, where the earliest known written code of military justice is found.1
The Roman Army addressed many of the same disciplinary infractions as the modern U.S. military, including desertion, disrespect to a superior officer, Read the rest of this entry
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