Black and white photo of a court martial trial. There are men in military uniform sitting at a table on a dais. In front of them are a couple rows of tables with more men wearing suits or uniforms. To the side are uniformed men seated in close rows.

Pershing Lecture Series | Soldiers and Lawyers: Debates on the Laws of War

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. Central Auditorium and Online

What purpose does law serve in war? A century of debate between civilian and military conceptions of justice continues, rooted in efforts to control battlefield violence and hold combatants accountable during the First World War. Join historian Ben Schneider as he traces the war's legacy on American military law and international law.

Free with RSVP | Auditorium and Online

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