"The Department of Defense Law of War Manual provides a comprehensive, authoritative interpretation of the law of armed conflict for the U.S. Department of Defense. The Manual encompasses not only traditional law of war topics - such as the conduct of hostilities and the treatment of prisoners of war - but also more recent and controversial developments, such as detention at Guantanamo Bay and the law of cyber warfare. This volume belongs on the shelf of every lawyer, journalist, historian, researcher, student and individual interested in foreign affairs, international law, human rights, or national security"--Back cover.