Introduction: responsible to one another and to God: the Union's moral vision of war
A war of barbarism or of comparative humanity: combatting guerrillas
Not to destroy but to make good: occupying cities
The more vigorously wars are pursued, the better it is for humanity: Francis Lieber and General Orders No. 100
The sternest feature of war: retaliation against Confederate soldiers
Even in the midst of an enemy's country the dictates of humanity must at least be observed: the hard yet humane war against Confederate civilians
Conclusion: was the American Civil War a just war?