What are the Rules of War? | The Laws of War | ICRC

Yes, even wars have laws.
To find out more, visit therulesofwar.org
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Rules of War in a Nutshell - script
Since the beginning, humans have resorted to violence as a way to settle disagreements.
Yet through the ages, people from around the world have tried to limit the brutality of war.
It was this humanitarian spirit that led to the First Geneva Convention of 1864,and to the birth of modern International Humanitarian Law.
Setting the basic limits on how wars can be fought, these universal laws of war protect those not fighting, as well as those no longer able to.
To do this, a distinction must always be made between who or what may be attacked, and who or what must be spared and protected.
- CIVILIANS -
Most importantly, civilians can never be targeted. To do so is a war crime.
“When they drove into our village, they shouted that they were going to kill everyone. I was so scared, I ran to hide in the bush.
I heard my mother screaming. I thought I would never see her again.”
Every possible care must be taken to avoid harming civilians or destroying things essential for their survival.
They have a right to receive the help they need.
- DETAINEES -
“The conditions prisoners lived in never used to bother me.
People like him were the reason my brother was dead.
He was the enemy and was nothing to me.
But then I realized that behind bars, he was out of action and no longer a threat to me or my family.”
The laws of war prohibit torture and other ill-treatment of detainees, whatever their past.
They must be given food and water and allowed to communicate with loved ones. This preserves their dignity and keeps them alive.
- SICK & WOUNDED -
Medical workers save lives, sometimes in the most dangerous conditions.
“Several fighters from both sides had been critically wounded in a fierce battle and we were taking them to the closest hospital.
At a checkpoint, a soldier threatened us, demanding that we only treat his men. Time was running out and I was afraid they were all going to die.”
Medical workers must always be allowed to do their job and the Red Cross or Red Crescent must not be attacked.
The sick or wounded have a right to be cared for, regardless of whose side they are on.
- LIMITS TO WARFARE -
Advances in weapons technology has meant that the rules of war have also had to adapt.
Because some weapons and methods of warfare don't distinguish between fighters and civilians, limits on their use have been agreed.
In the future, wars may be fought with fully autonomous robots.
But will such robots ever have the ability to distinguish between a military target and someone who must never be attacked?
No matter how sophisticated weapons become it is essential that they are in line with the rules of war.
International Humanitarian Law is all about making choices that preserve a minimum of human dignity in times of war, and makes sure that living together again is possible once the last bullet has been shot.

[@sr.clumsy7802]

Rules of war: * Exist * Every nation in the world: Anyway, i just started blasting

[@GreenGoblinCoryintheHouse]

Since Pakistan denied any involvement in the kargil war(1999),Indian soldiers had to carry the burial rites of pakistani soldiers. The Pak army later accepted a few soldiers . kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpfOoHusm6aWiZI

[@BeerNuggets]

Wok awok

[@dorkmax7073]

Edgelords will tell you that nobody follows these, but here's the truth. Yes, people fucking do. Obviously there are exceptional dickheads, but war has always had precepts of proper conduct, from antiquity, in which war was most often fought through challenges of single combat, to modern times where we have lain down codified combat etiquette. It was commonplace to follow some form of code of ethics in wartime, as it is true to human nature. Most armed groups, nations or otherwise, see themselves as the good guys, the heroes on a mission for virtue through violence. As a result, they want to do the good works of liberators. Studies show that most soldiers in a combat setting don't even end up firing their weapon, simply because the act of attempting to kill a man outside of a 1v1, immediate emergency is contrary to human nature. Not only is it innate for people to avoid unnecessary violence, it's also just practical warfare for several reasons. First, an officer's primary concern is his men, and their ability to perform in good health. As this includes mental health, he must remain sure that his men are confident in their actions, and not performing undue harm that could weigh on them. During Vietnam, the rate at which people fired on the enemy when presented an opportunity rose dramatically. This resulted in greater combat fatigue, which meant a greater number of stress disorders, harming overall morale and the effectiveness of the men. Second, since much of warfare relies on the support of a civilian populace or allies, it is necessary that one maintains a good reputation among them. If you lose this support, your ability to fight a war will deteriorate. During Vietnam, the reports coming out of places like My Lai and Hue City eroded public support, and, as Johnson put it "I've lost Walter Cronkite, which means I've lost the average American." For these reasons, any officer or NCO worth his salt will strictly enforce the Geneva Convention and the ROE. I personally interviewed an NCO with the Nightstalkers, a US Army Special Forces group specializing in night raids, who unabashedly declared that his men never broke protocol. I heard him admonish his men with regard to double tapping, or shooting enemy injured men. "You better down them on the first try" said the Sergeant "because if I catch you doubletapping, I'll have your ass". There are always assholes who don't think of themselves as subject to the rules. Or those who become irrational and no longer see the situation with clarity. But on the whole, wars are fought with a code of ethics in mind.

[@voran5691]

convención de ginebra? mas bien sugerencias de ginebra

[@canthi109]

@@voran5691 Cierto XD

[@VPCh.]

Everyone follows the rules of war, until they are in a war.

[@donovanberserk4993]

All war is a crime against humanity

[@silverxtiger2025]

Hahaha nuke go brrrrrrr.

[@conductingintomfoolery9163]

@@donovanberserk4993 so don’t declare war then a genocidal nation wants to invade you? This is how the nazis got powerful

[@donovanberserk4993]

@@conductingintomfoolery9163 defensive declarations of war arent the same as offensive declarations of war. The point I was making is the contradiction in the notion that is "rules of war".

[@conductingintomfoolery9163]

@@donovanberserk4993 ok what if you have to take a countries resources for you survival and they have a enough to share but aren’t sharing?

[@reeeec]

Man, listening to the recent conflict, "that" country is making the Geneva convention some kind of checklist.

[@reeeec]

@@O.R.C.A. we all know which one is more guilty. Not mentioning because I am a wuss and I don't want to be cancelled..

[@Sillimant_]

@@O.R.C.A.both. Both lie about being innocent

[@Sillimant_]

@@O.R.C.A.both. Both lie about being innocent

[@jemmytaveras]

They're both taking a list. Checking it twice, making sure that they both break international laws.

[@zackcantrell9689]

It is sad that we as humans have become so accustomed to war, that we have made rules to it. Like it’s a game. It’s really sad when you think about it. 😔

[@Aleks96]

We haven't gotten used to it. It's in our blood, we are social and territorial beings at the same time.

[@cheeseslice6264]

its human nature, we've been doomed from the start, we will 100% go extinct by our own hands

[@bartegexe8182]

We're so hellbent on it we fight wars in our free time

[@LL-yd8zz]

Literally every single country in absolutely any conflict: "Im gonna pretend I didnt see that"

[@benmiller5844]

Someone finally gets it!!!

[@youngbenny305]

L L not u.s.

[@r.c.1881]

@@youngbenny305 you wish

[@JAW_CHAT_KILLA]

@@r.c.1881 he does not wish he just saying a fact, true fact.. it's visible as sun in middle of day

[@askagainquick7826]

@@JAW_CHAT_KILLA the USA had committed war crimes in an Iraqi prison where they tortured the prisoners of war

[@vichkar3680]

"What is this, a to-do list?" -Yugoslavians 1990s

[@Basilikum42069]

"It's not a crime against humanity if they are not human"

[@raptordoniv6779]

@@Basilikum42069 “Improvise, adapt, overcome.”

[@IlGonfaloniere]

Ey ey ey everyone knows it's not a war crime if there are no civillians left to report it

[@nikolaangelovski2252]

@@IlGonfaloniere i like your name

[@Miguel-gj3ml]

@@slovenianwotgeekerfromslov3563 now all you have to do is find a t55

[@cfl_finn4831]

Russia studied this video very carefully so they could break every single rule

[@CorruptedSpider]

Yeah...

[@cfl_finn4831]

@@CorruptedSpider Yes. They very literally have done every crime short of nukes that is within their ability to do! Executing civilians, executing POWs, forced deportation which combined with the others qualifies as genocide! Torture, terrorist attacks aka. deliberately bombarding civilian infrastructure! Even blockading grain from leaving ports which causes massive problems in poor countries with food prices! Just a completely unecessary middle finger to anyone who happens to be in any way linked to Ukraine! Its war! But Russians just cause so mutch completely unecessary suffering even by war standards! Its so pathetic and childish behavior 😂 Especially since it looks like they are gonna lose the war! They went into the war with this extremely narcissistic and pompous attitude and rhetoric and now hundreds of thousands of Russian casualties later? They are crying and dragging tanks out of museums while feeding Russias future into a meatgrinder

[@hishamrashid5293]

"The rules of never killing civilians." Israel: *Im gonna pretend i didnt see that.*

[@florasarah7719]

I think you misspelled hamas

[@agent_87]

Yes, just ignore the 10,000 innocent people who died in Gaza Israhell is a really good country If it exists of course@@florasarah7719

[@afkarepic9328]

for real

[@MausHausOKW]

@@florasarah7719 You mean the guys Israel funded? In that case, still Israel.

[@Quert_Zuiopue]

​@florasarah7719 800 vs 30'000... You see the difference? Its like "They killed one of us? Lets destroy their whole village and kill everyone there: Men, women, children"...

[@swagcatgaming]

*_Don’t fire upon a passive medic_* Japanese snipers in WW2: *How bout I do anyway*

[@wha200789]

They said it is a tactical intercepting (intercept any enemy support to gain war favor).

[@c.h.1839]

@@wha200789 not really , even if it's still a war crime

[@dragonhearted7761]

They also ate some guys they caught with soy sauce not joking btw

[@pedrorangeltietbohl1174]

they were also rewarded for killing enemy physicians

[@thesgscout6112]

And that why they is the only country that get nuke

[@qwertyuiop-vo1zv]

this video :*exists* the rest of the world:sorry didnt see that

[@noelborjesson27]

Melinda Brocka im gonna pretend I didn’t see that

[@Alpha-gk6hd]

Oh how the tables have turned

[@constantiniasmith4231]

-the rest of the world- israel and isis: Edit: Sorry, my mistake. isis is just a barbaric organitation. :P

[@wheatvegas7286]

@@constantiniasmith4231 you are the reason why war crimes should exist.

[@hneedham5116]

*cough cough* the blitz *cough cough*

[@charleswomack2166]

As one who has been diagnosed with PTSD, it would have been a good idea if I were to actually hear this video circa 2003!

[@AlesAmazigh]

What's wrong Yank boi, those war crimes you committed still haunting? 😢 Poor baby.

[@charleswomack2166]

@@AlesAmazigh Are you a wumao?

[@richardmorgan6105]

The Red Cross denied medication to an Elderly Iraelie woman/ hamas hostage. They pick and choose as caregivers! Think about your donation and whom it serves!

[@ludwig8383]

​@@AlesAmazighCan't blame him. He just avenged the war crimes committed by the Muslims against the Christians during WW1.

[@XX-jk7hx]

7 Years after this video was put online...KZbin recommendation's is allway's good for a suprise!

[@AG26498]

Rules of war Number 1: the winner is the good guy.

[@kazm4760]

Even he send 10 million people to gulags.

[@thomasngcheukhei3523]

@@kazm4760 or intervene in countless countries that could have been peacefully socialist and install brutal, bloody fascist regimes

[@skdkskdjskjdjsd5600]

Thomas NG He mentioned ussr already

[@krassendimitrov9747]

the sad think its true i am now on the bad country for 1886 years D; BULGARIA

[@Xeno1001]

Wrong

[@Rickiton]

But if the civilians have oil, the rules don't apply.

[@nguyenduyphuc3924]

general molestor *if America is involved, rules can go fuck themselves

[@ptoedits5644]

And if those civilians behead Americans then they can kiss my ass

[@paingpaingpp]

'MURICA!

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

PaingPaingPP MUCK NO

[@olyzdlavroht1635]

@@ptoedits5644 If individuals kill people on behalf of a country or party, they are not considered noncombatants and aren't subject to the protections of civilians.

[@restinpeace8315]

🖐️Anyone watching after Russian invasion of Ukraine?

[@hcllyz]

yup

[@AngdendiSherpa]

Simple yet knowledgeable for everyone.

[@weetabix8413]

“Wait, that cross wasn’t a target?” Japanese sniper, 1944 Somehow the replies ended up in argument about if japan was justified in bombing pearl harbour, trust KZbin comments to do it

[@benjaminmendy6930]

Same shit happened in Ukraine in 2014

[@benjaminmendy6930]

But the Japanese were way worse

[@swampdonkey1567]

@@benjaminmendy6930 phones do that luckily.

[@condedooku9750]

(Americans who never take Japanese prisoners): Never has been

[@Shitass.6969]

Also Japan : "Well that cross is now our target"

[@lolstuffenjoy9880]

"According to the geneva convention the medic is classed as a non combatant" Medic tf2:

[@sirnikkel6746]

In my medical opinion? You are dead! Ha Ha!

[@frans8826]

"I HEAL ZE MAN WHO VILL KILL YOU" -Medic tf2

[@Bikavin]

The fact that medic is german make me laugh

[@taozi7204]

*"Zhis is doktor-assisted homicide! Haha!"*

[@professionalnoob5474]

Overwatch Mercy: you dare oppose me mortal? *start flying and shooting like a helicopter*

[@GeemailMailboxx]

Rule # 1 in war. = There are NO rules. 😔

[@ColonelRoseru]

Wrong

[@nielspemberton59]

YES. I do not expect North Korea to respect the Geneva Convention IF there is a new war in Korea.

[@ColonelRoseru]

@@nielspemberton59 That doesn't make it so there are no rules, lol.

[@freewheeler8924]

Rule number 1 is "No poofs!" (Monty Python University of Woolloomooloo).

[@CorruptedSpider]

More like there are so many that there's none.

[@jordanthomas4379]

Beautifully animated and very well produced

[@t___m]

Rules of war: 1. No camping 2. No friendly fire 3. No spawn kill 4. AWPs are banned 5. Grenade spam is banned 6. Only de_Dust2 7. No breaking rules

[@heatyeet6538]

Also no spamming respawn

[@uahatoxicboi9801]

t m and hackers should be executed

[@daimondstar5066]

No cheating

[@dankdachshund]

No crouchspamming or hacks

[@anonymoose8020]

8. Enjoy!

[@jobydobe1567]

Rules of war: “exist” Germany: *im gonna pretend I didn’t see that*

[@mabelpines1366]

Hetalia tho.

[@Littleknockoutkidmac]

*B L I T Z K R I E G*

[@MT-yf5in]

Mabel Pines Someone just said Hetalia, NE NE PAPA

[@dragonhearted7761]

It aint rules of war if your not at war with them

[@fastestfail2645]

@bdidbw I'm curious by what you mean

[@szilagyipeter6698]

Maintaning your humanity in a war might cost you your life. Not maintaining it will cost you your soul. The problem is war itself in the first place. If war looks like the possible solution, it means thousands of mistakes and bad decisions have already been made.

[@Quert_Zuiopue]

Not maintaining it costs MORE lives. Not to say INNOCENT lives.

[@davidvlasak3236]

Beautifully done video. Love the sound, animation, narrator and message.

[@richardmorgan6105]

The Red Cross denied medication to an Elderly Iraelie woman/ hamas hostage. They pick and choose as caregivers! Think about your donation and whom it serves!

[@alexschmidt443]

Syrian Child: *Is born* United States MQ9 Reaper Drone: COWABUNGA IT IS

[@franzferdinand2240]

Sad but true.

[@whyntar3976]

Alex Schmidt more like ChaCha real smooth But we need to control this weapons

[@cipher1579]

@almightyinferno uhm. ok? *cough cough* racist crap *cough*

[@beyondblesscrissy4063]

EpicGamer9000 isis is a race now?

[@beyondblesscrissy4063]

almightyinferno yeah lmao. Turns out extremist religious groups are now consider a race and is racist to criticize and make satire about them.

[@seaseaseaseaseaseaseasea]

“POW’s should never be tortured” Japan, Vietnam, US : IMAGINE

[@benjaminmendy6930]

What POW is not tourtured?

[@attiladerhunne2998]

Pretty much everyone tbh.

[@lelouchvibritannia7809]

@@benjaminmendy6930 Britain treated their POWs well in WW2 which helped them win the war. Their German prisoners kept chatting away and give away German secrets. Italy also treated their POWs well (I think. You can double check) so much so that they didn't treat the Greeks too harshly if they did capture one. Their treatment of the Greeks was far better than the Germans. German, Soviet, American, French and Japanese are infamous for their poor treatment of POWs. Especially the Japanese. I think America got better but there were still cases of poor treatment which the FBI had reported. Soviets, Germans, Japanese are easily the worst

[@condedooku9750]

@@lelouchvibritannia7809 That is a bit relative, the Americans also treated well the prisoners of war who were not shot on the spot, it is true that there are a high number of cases of soldiers who shoot enemies trying to surrender, but when they were sent to the States The United States received a treatment similar to that given by the British (except for the Japanese, who were almost never taken as prisoners for their bad habit of sacrificing themselves with the soldiers who tried to capture them, and also the prisoner of war camps that were used for the Germans captured after the surrender of Germany these were of low quality, but that is mainly due to the large number of soldiers who surrendered at the end of the war). The Germans treated the Soviets very badly, in fact except for the death rates of Chinese in Japanese hands, that of the Soviets in German hands was the worst, but except for several massacres of the SS committed against soldiers surrendered as in general the Western Allies They did not have such a bad time in German hands (it should also be mentioned that the Poles, although they were not treated as badly as the Soviets, did have a worse time than the rest of the Western Allies), although it is true that the Soviets and the Japanese always treated badly to their prisoners, the French were not as bad as the others, but they put their prisoners after the war in forum work (as did Denmark and Norway). Finally I will mention that there was a country that treated its POWs better than Great Britain, and that country is Canada.

[@bigmoneyjackson2385]

The US aswell

[@bran6396]

The animation n actual objects mix are amazing!!

[@lexus8018]

Russia: Cool To-do list, thanks.

[@zell3387]

"Poisoning wells is totally based and epic" - Romania since 1500

[@jihadpromax3520]

As an Romanian myself, this is real.

[@danielpoenaru1361]

At least there were less soldiers to kill

[@5.7moy]

Based

[@bayraktarindustries]

My grandgranddad drank from a well he dead

[@brianarcher6625]

@@bayraktarindustries my grangaranananannrad dad was gararranand

[@NathamelCamel]

World: Creates humanitarian law World: Procedes to ignore them

[@baxwarrior1681]

Tech Stomper no, those are actually real laws, but nobody respects them

[@baxwarrior1681]

No, actual laws

[@baxwarrior1681]

Can you tell me where are you from so i can update my list of racial prejudices for Nation?

[@baxwarrior1681]

I didn't meant to say you are racist that prejudices are mine, so please tell me where, is important

[@hikki3523]

Bax Warrior Would YOU tell me where are you from? My racism is not good enough

[@Marcos_Dy91399]

This video is nice , it brought me to tears ... anyone specially kids need to have a basic rights...

[@Quert_Zuiopue]

Same for me...

[@gabbymarie7314]

they did such a amazing job on this. except I want to hear more about what happens at which level for not following the rules of war.

[@Assassinus2]

Based on history, repercussions for not following the rules of war are primarily saved for the defeated parties and/or are used as pretexts for punitive measures levied upon the defeated. Noble intentions, perhaps, but most often used to posture and claim some moral high ground.

[@adamj196]

lol

[@williamaftonpizzeria]

rules of war : do whatever you want as long as you can win the war then say the other side did it

[@mypropmp4057]

Yes basically that’s how it’s done

[@user_____M]

Literally what happened to Yugoslavia and Milosevici.

[@KamburMaymun]

@@user_____M And also to Armenians in ww1

[@908animates]

He has apoint

[@com-ev5wq]

NOTED

[@mercedesgarcia4493]

Rules of war: -No full auto in buildings -Don't blind fire -Don't camp an ememy respawn point

[@MrGhost-fy6mp]

No bang bang

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

Medics and civillians can be killed if they are armed or attempt to attack you as that makes them a combatant

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

@poisoned_mercury Damn bro, okay

[@richardmillhousenixon]

@@APersonOnKZbinX If they try to attack you then they are no longer a civilian

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

@@richardmillhousenixon exactly they would have given up their non combatant status

[@angelovalenz]

Definitely need to hear this right now

[@hammerbro1947]

"When the laws no longer have teeth, when they become 'polite suggestions', society breaks down." -- Unknown former VRT Cop (NFS Rivals)

[@shikikankillzone4239]

_Civilians are just combatants that haven't enlisted yet_ -My squad leader in Foxhole, 2019-2019

[@bloodyhell8201]

Praise callahan!

[@Blitz_Group]

Its not a war crime if they were not military

[@darthvader5802]

well technically isn't wrong

[@oliverpohlproductions8291]

Wait don't shoot the injured guy? Oh...

[@kevinc.cucumber3697]

@@darthvader5802 technically it is wrong

[@user-me5rp4rc9s]

"Geneva convention? More like Geneva suggestion" -Sun Tsu, the art of war

[@destroyanad8651]

-the other person that actually came up with the joke and is actually funny

[@user-me5rp4rc9s]

Wait sry, I didn’t see the one below

[@SomeBoii]

"Don't put my name under a random quote" -Sun Tzu

[@shi117]

I'm pretty sure he didn't say that buuut... It's correct, so I'll let it pass.

[@binks9600]

Lol

[@Ashtrixal]

IDF: I'm gonna pretend i didn't see that

[@VeryProPlayerYesSir1122]

Hamas: I'm gonna pretend i didn't see that

[@ybbgraphicdesign]

Nicely made video❤

[@achrafelgharss8044]

Everyone: The rules of war apply to everyone, even if the country has oil. America: *Reality can be whatever I want*

[@tiago4561]

America is a continent(I think this the right name) and not country I know you mean United states of America, but it's not cool the name "americans" since everyone that was born on America is american.

[@aquillandscroll6428]

TIgO I don’t think ‘Americans’ would like Mexicans being called American as they were born in the same continent.

[@achrafelgharss8044]

TIgO Im sorry, aMeRIcaN.

[@timogeerties3487]

Alternative facts it is...

[@JustAnotherNamelessGuy]

America: My opinion is back by nukes

[@SKtube0]

As a Veteran, I can personally vouch that every "rule" mentioned on how to treat the enemy gets broken.

[@timjobs3634]

Do medics actually get shot at ? How do you guys know if someone is really surrendering and not gonna blow himself but when your men come closer to pin him down

[@SKtube0]

@@timjobs3634 Hell yes, medics get shot at. During WW2, the Japanese would specifically target them and would sometimes wait for them to come to the aid of someone in need, so they could pick off multiple targets. It's part of the reason why medics can carry weapons now. If surrendering, the universal white flag has been a traditional sign of surrender, but in modern warfare, it could be a deception. In Iraq, people who were surrendering were usually held up at a certain point and basically told to keep their hands up, get on their knees, slowly unbutton their shirts or show they weren't wearing a bomb, and if everything looked ok, then we'd cautiously make contact and take them. Sounds easy enough, but there were times where we were surrounded by loads of curious people and could have easily been blown up if they wanted it to happen, so these "rules" NEVER work out the way it should. The military does everything backwards.

[@STOkitten]

@@timjobs3634 these rules are ment for counties that are at war with each other countries While some ppl only point out ww2 japen To this day the rules of war are enforced heavily by countries that have morals And even historically these rules have been applied in most cases even tho they didnt exist at that time Take a look at the Roman empire they took over many countries and transformed those countries by mostly peaceful means

[@platinumheart2505]

@@STOkitten the Roman empire had a lot of bad things. Slavery is the biggest. But you can't deny that they did try to uplift as many people as possible. Make their lives easier. Kinda makes you wander what would've happened if the Empire had lasted until the American colonies declared independence.

[@samchaleau]

Good. If they weren't broken, we wouldn't have many living veterans.

[@rebeccqmoldovan5954]

True Courage comes not when taking life but knowing when to spare 1 Gandalf

[@iaminhere6022]

Rules of War: "All weapons must differentiate between civilians and armed enemies" USA: " that wedding looks really enemy to me"

[@nigeldixon5153]

“Most importantly, civilians can never be targeted.” Japan finishing their 7th annual Nanking civilian beheading contest: “What did you say?”

[@spriteman1172]

The soviets: that Red Cross was a target right?

[@noobplayer_23]

It's not a war crime if u don't sign the Geneva Convention

[@redsabre_]

Americans: those people and cities appeared at the wrong time

[@dajo1373]

The Brits: This people don't need food, right?

[@pancakecosmos6080]

@@noobplayer_23 And if they don't have to follow it I don't have to-Based US marine shooting white flag waveing afghans becuase let be realistic there's a good 90% chance that those fuckers were going to have a bomb strapped to there chests

[@susanss70spartymix77]

Rules of war: 1 winners determine who is tried as a war criminal 2 losers don't. 3 so don't lose.

[@laurentdarabi7022]

Sadly true.

[@Rxmbler]

Their is now winner in war

[@CptTexas1]

Fading Hope Except Bankers

[@generalcyanide3602]

That’s why the USA didn’t have any consequences after WW2

[@kutkuknight]

Susans's 70's Party mix exactly

[@_danone_7861]

Shoigu: Do you know something about rules of war? Putin: Did you just say rules of "special millitary operation"? Shoigu: Вut those don't exist Putin: Exactly!

[@sajidrebellious7296]

What a brilliant animation

[@Prismate]

Rules of war: 1. Don't

[@mommaoof4975]

Cant like it's at 69.

[@mommaoof4975]

Cant like it's at 69.

[@Drakin292]

Thank you.

[@loljustwanttocomment9386]

Well boys we did it, war is no more

[@Prismate]

Couchpatty because I want to

[@maxlu9373]

Harming civilians is a war crime. *Literally every country who has ever been to war* :Ooopsie poopsie

[@MrRooibos123]

Max Lu a little bit of collateral damage is all.

[@czarthetsar2968]

murica: *nukes japan* everybody: DUDE WTF!? murica: meh

[@Its_Gaz]

Max Lu You must know that civilian casualties are pretty much unavoidable right? The rule is to avoid unnecessary deaths from occurring. You cant save everyone lmao

[@friendlyneighborhoodinquis1682]

During world war 2, all sides of the conflict carpet bombed cities, killing thousands of civilians. However, in doing so, they were destroying factories and supply depots, many of which had civilian workers. So my question is this: if a civilian is working in the factory that produces munitions and weapons for your enemy, is he really a non-combatant?

[@johnfrancisdoe1563]

Friendly neighborhood Inquisitor That is a key question. An even older one is: If a woman is cooking for the soldiers and washing their clothes etc. just outside the battlefield, is she a legitimate target or a civilian?

[@nauveikune8206]

This is a great video!

[@unpaidcomintern]

Rules of war: - Have fun - Be yourself :)

[@andrewcoogan4468]

Rules of war: exists Literally everybody: wow, *this is worthless*

[@Dabadi4834]

Andrew Coogan *Its more than worthless*

[@briviotimbuleng5224]

Man this comment is underrated

[@BeaverChainsaw]

Geneva Convention:It's less than worthless my boy!

[@ArpaZha]

@@BeaverChainsaw its soo useless it feels like it doesnt exist

[@jlc5271]

rules of war makes no sense. like if you're gonna have rules, you may as well not have war. this isn't a game, soldiers die

[@ramirez8025]

Medic:*Has Red Cross on helmet* Japanese snipers: I’m gonna do what’s called a pro-gamer move

[@gam3rmom3nt3]

crosshair guide

[@fongkei523]

Oh look, a free aimpoint!

[@andrewn.caldwell6218]

Soviet snipers as well!

[@JDP2104]

@Barney The Dictator but Japan specifically targeted medics

[@the_responder3948]

@Barney The Dictator well yeah but your not supposed to harm a medic. They have a red cross meaning that their non combatants which are protected under the geneva convention.

[@Mmischa]

There shouldn’t be wars in the first place. Us humans are our own worse enemy. Greed.

[@matthewkurniawan4081]

At the end of Last page said "This rule does not applied to Capitalism nations"

[@Serusshi]

Learn how to write first, please.

[@zachg4786]

0:24 this man stopped two sword wielding menaces with a single Godly T-Pose

[@viniciusaguiar8979]

True nobility

[@nookxx5]

+Ab the tryhard How in the world ist that a dance ?Hes just standing in front of two man with swords.

[@headheretic1580]

even i would be scared of an unarmed man doing a t-pose

[@Coorsgood10]

Look like daggers to me.

[@nookxx5]

@@Coorsgood10 idk could be a mix of a dagger and sword lool kind of long for a dagger. :)

[@n3gi_]

"Civilians are never be targeted". USA: Hold my nuke.

[@theguyintheworks8838]

Shit I dropped i-

[@kcimb]

Arian Orange rape of Nanking.

[@imcool2931]

Usa : Hold my airstrikes

[@user-vi4tx8ys9t]

IM COOL Germany 1940s: cowabunga it is

[@mlgtakeo4065]

Japan would never had surrendered otherwise. People say that americans are the worst for it but they ended the bloodiest war humanity had ever seen. We should be thankful.

[@sunitamaharjan3771]

Rules of war: Don't die

[@meteor2012able]

Excellent video...Thanks!!!

[@Ballbuster1000]

Medic: has Red Cross on helmet Japanese Sniper: *Is that supposed to be a target?*

[@thethrongler4048]

Japanese commander yes

[@justaguywithamask6505]

Target practice

[@chrismoreno7181]

They know what they are. And purposely target the medics.

[@justaguywithamask6505]

@@chrismoreno7181 the comment is a joke

[@shoeofobama6091]

americans when they see two major cities

[@1Deejay7]

"Only the dead have seen the end of war" - Fortune cookie from panda Express.

[@dakota9334]

Why did I laugh so hard from this lol???

[@zfern3881]

Jeeez that’s dark. Where you getting your fortune cookies at.

[@zfern3881]

URoRRuR'R'R the republic?

[@sidhantjasrotia220]

Plato

[@mh68mh]

damn that was a quote when i died in mw3 campaign

[@jocknarn3225]

Thanks 4 confirming what I’ve only presumed …

[@edsalinas9996]

War is not about who's right or wrong, it's about who's left. - Mao Se Dung.

[@scythehunt854]

Video : Rules of wa... USA: im gonna stop you right there

[@CoolioTops]

ScytheHunt more like Israel am I right

[@szymonsokolinski9907]

@@CoolioTops no

[@CoolioTops]

@@szymonsokolinski9907 shit

[@galacticcommodore2494]

@@CoolioTops SHHHUTTT IT DOOOOWWWNNN

[@jack18over]

Ahh yes because the Jihadists abide by the rules of war. America and Israel are doing a great fucking job and have learnt from British mistakes in Northern Ireland. You cannot fight fair and win when the enemies fighting dirty.

[@SchizoRetard]

0:22 t poses epically causing peace on earth

[@catmagedsproductions1998]

Mens:I WILL KILL IT FAMLIY me:WITH THE POWER OF T POSE

[@beansama171]

With the power of T pose invested in me I save my family

[@darthutah6649]

We must save my family

[@lifelessjelly_3868]

The only possible defence against duolingo if u did not take your spanish lesson

[@Okwardi]

You don’t even know us Muslims noob haha let’s cyberbully you haha haha

[@archer_biotronica9836]

"The only war crime is losing the war" - Techno Viking

[@quicksilver3287]

*Its not a war crime if you win* -Master Oogway.

[@lastword1823]

Rules of war : *exist* WW1 and WW2 : *surprised pikachu*

[@pikaplayz5491]

:0

[@2EnjoyEverything]

get outta heeeeeeere! that came suckerpunch style

[@williamt.sherman2172]

Wait. You mean I *can’t* burn down multiple cities?

[@asincereman5297]

Cold war: *intense laughing*

[@ArpaZha]

@@asincereman5297 Vietnam war : who said that ?

[@chernousstripus1846]

UN: "These are the rules of war-" Middle East: *_ignore_*

[@monsieurm6975]

UNITED STATES : ignore.

[@nicksullivan3253]

Y’all are a bunch of idiots. Do you all not know the difference between war and terrorism? Please educate yourself.

[@kingfoxclaw8698]

TacticalLlama18 child, it’s a joke

[@LuizHenrique-zw5su]

South america: wat is war?

[@zobius9191]

[x] Doubt.

[@muhammedjeng3260]

Wow! What software is this?

[@lingling21100]

Number one rule of the war is to not lose.

[@_MrMoney]

The US army: Geneva Convention? More like Geneva Suggestion.

[@ursosexmachina]

more like every army lol

[@darkjak224]

@@ursosexmachina No no it's only cool to call USA bad. Because apparently on the internet only USA does bad things

[@matejbenko8268]

@@darkjak224 there us no country in this word like usa. Army in usa us the economy and usa is in war whole history except 8 years pf existence. 250 years constant war with someone? Now bombarding 8 countries?? At the home you are good soldier, a hero, abroad you are just occupant. Usa used in Vietnam more bombs then was dropped in WW2 by every country on the world! A as and against who? People in tents.

[@actualpotato3115]

Not defending war criminals but in most modern conflicts like Vietnam, the enemies will try to blend in the civilian population. This causes distrust where enemies are pretty much all around not just “people in tents.” I definitely do not condone what the U.S. did in My Lai though.

[@tristen151]

Its more a to do list in china

[@mannacharya4088]

If people took so much care upon the morals about how wars should be fought, They wouldn't be fought in the first place.

[@aaishaaa76]

Exactly.

[@ricardoricardo833]

Airsoft with real rounds

[@matlof6615]

You're point is dumb, really dumb. War is between the countries not its people, so why shouldn't they be spared

[@ichigo_miruku_qt843]

Regimes and ideals and excess of power

[@matlof6615]

@@ichigo_miruku_qt843 resources, terrorism, armistice violations, yeah the list goes on

[@tomstevenlastimado9710]

When the war crimes are so bad that your convention became only a suggestion in the war

[@henryarero]

Humanitarian Principles of ICRC to be upheld all the time

[@crazyzombiebos7778]

1. No Acog spawn peaking. 2. No spawn camping. 3. No spawn trapping. 4. No aimbot, 5 no wall hacks. 6. No Ash-Jäger mains

[@cristianfatu2088]

No base rape.

[@matthewbrady9667]

But most importantly! *N O H O M O*

[@acha1832]

Jager *cries*

[@boryolmung9548]

true

[@jottt6509]

Jager: i cri.

[@NoJokes11B]

The REAL Rules of War: Win and never be prosecuted for war crimes. Lose and be held accountable for all “atrocities”.

[@batman_2004]

H.M. America says " That's true, bitch!"

[@Midironica]

Not really... Since the Geneva Convention has existed, typically the people being tried for war crimes were the ones who, considering both sides, really deserved to be treated as criminals. The UK and US firebombing Germany and Japan was certainly not a good thing...but Imperial Japan's and Nazi Germany's war crimes far exceeded any the US may have committed.

[@derekcox543]

Midironica: That logic bugs me it's not like were Nazi's it's not that bad as if that denounces the future atrocities.

[@Midironica]

RoMMel, I agree. The USSR committed loads of atrocities during WWII but escaped judgment because they were an allied nation.

[@Midironica]

No, that position is too extreme. Not all laws are enforced, both national and international. Just because the laws are selectively enforced doesn't mean they are used by "powerful people" "to oppress other people when it is convenient." International law might not always be enforced, but at least it puts to paper a universal sense of what is beyond the pale of accepted behavior for nations. Outlawing war of any kind is obviously a little too extreme..but since outlawing chemical weapons they've been used far less than they potentially could have been in the last 100 years.

[@ace-uv3bt]

"They are more like guidelines than actual rules" - Some Pirate

[@princessrandom8564]

"Don't target civilians" Middle East : huh? "Treat detainees with dignity" Japan : excuse me? "Limits to warfare" Russia : Right.

[@gabrieltrentin5229]

" Don't use biological weapons " USA : Ok m8

[@user-jp1ex2vq6d]

Lady Nici Also who bombed Serbia 1999?

[@gregoriysharapov1936]

Who is responsible for Libya? Who supported the attack on Yemen by Saudi Arabia? Who? WHO?

[@Sirprincy2]

'no nukes' North Korea: LMAO who made this?

[@jupitersgaleforce9238]

Fuck you, America!!! Wooo lord trump gonna get you with eagle bomber 1792 blow all you terrorist up

[@bipbopking1101]

Rules of war: **exist** Literally every country to ever exist: *HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA*

[@IvoL0L]

Omg the kaiser is back

[@varangianguard7102]

Ivo Kuscich the first was a gas

[@mr.normalguy69]

Every country laughs until they're on the receiving end of a war crime.

[@rafaelbalsan4512]

@@varangianguard7102 And like ze godvater ze sequel kicks ass

[@Aqua_Craze]

Für das kaiser

[@Bicycleclip]

Brilliant I really feel you

[@thomasdanielcampbell74]

This has aged well

[@legointheworks]

*puts a red cross on entire army* Takes over the world with 0 casualties "Its big brain time"

[@JustSayori04]

i think thats funny but im just pointing out if a medic picks up a weapon and uses it they are allowed to be fired upon. they are no longer a non noncombat

[@legointheworks]

​@@JustSayori04 meatshields, my friend

[@JustSayori04]

Oof

[@legointheworks]

@@JustSayori04 harsh reality of greedy dictators

[@JustSayori04]

@@legointheworks unfortunately so....

[@iaincampbell2740]

Rules of war: *exists Hitler: Hold my beer

[@AidaMusic03]

Hiroshima and Nagasaki,...

[@dr.diamond2665]

United States America: Hold my oil

[@calebporter8733]

Rules of war: *exists USA: *Nukes Japan

[@someboi4903]

Stalin: Does this apply to my civilians as well ?

[@pieniadz9156]

@Aida Rosaura Sassari The nuclear bombs were considered a new weapon at that time. Also, Japan commited numerous war crimes themselves.

[@sekkuar]

War never changes

[@lodgehousestudio6219]

In the face of lax enforcement of the rules of war, a perspective could be to advocate for a shared human responsibility. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of nations and the shared desire for peace, individuals and societies can work towards fostering a collective sense of duty to uphold humanitarian principles. This calls for a global ethos that transcends political boundaries, encouraging a commitment to justice, empathy, and the well-being of all people affected by conflict. This extends beyond institutional frameworks, emphasizing the shared moral duty of individuals and societies worldwide to uphold humanitarian principles and promote peace

[@kiardothefirst8011]

*Genghis Khan* - "well this is awkward"

[@alexvictor6490]

A lot of people day he indeed helped with Earth' s bad shape with global warming since the dead bodies provided nutrients for vegetation and in fact stopped a majority of people using "carbon dioxide" based stuff

[@Exath8630]

@@alexvictor6490 lol

[@czarthetsar2968]

Jamukha: yeah really awkward.... guess I should stop boiling prisoners alive then later Genghis

[@alexvictor6490]

@@Exath8630 It is rather strange a murderous man is also considered an "Earth saver".

[@miniaturejayhawk8702]

@@alexvictor6490 all murderous men were actually people who achieved something in their lives. I've never ssen a pacifist accomplished anything exept for making bad phrases like "male love not war". If you want to change to system you will eventually have to become part of that system.

[@BrownFoxWarrior]

Now the question is how many countries actually respect these rules?

[@damiangametv7844]

Believe or not but USA is one of the countries that doesn't follow any of theses war rules.

[@edmajden6943]

+Damian GameTV - Rules of War don't seem to apply to the country that carries the biggest stick! If they break the rules who is going to take them to task????

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

+Damian GameTV Donald Trump said he would attack ISIL's families, regardless of their involvement.

[@BrownFoxWarrior]

Gustavo Rodriguez Donald Trump says a lot of things that would never pass through congress.

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

+Two Tailed Warrior the sad thing is that when he said that I just laughed it off, but now he is being taken seriously.

[@Alcoholfood]

Excellent information 🙂

[@_nigelgaming]

Geneva Conventions: *exist* Every single nation once they entered war with other countries: *Imma pretend I didn't see that*

[@dripplerIL]

The Geneva Convention isn’t a rulebook, it’s more like a guide.

[@kwtr1609]

It should be a rulebook

[@afailureofaanimator6744]

@@kwtr1609 yes the rule book that absolutely no-one follows to the fullest extent

[@bubassvaba6221]

Geneva convention, more like geneva suggestion

[@radoxic4521]

The Geneva convention is essentially the terms and policy of a game/app

[@50calM82A1]

Geneva Bucketlist

[@ballinbalgruuf8198]

This is the most violated set of international rules in the history of mankind.

[@nathannn6584]

Ballin Balgruuf love ur name

[@sowavy24]

Name one unviolated international rule they said no slavery but Dimond companies and private prisons don’t follow that rule they add rules of war Dont make me laugh that rules been violated more times than I can count.

[@gauthamarun3878]

That's exactly what he said

[@chezsticks2096]

I mean who's gonna follow rules if you have weapons. I mean someone with a gun or a knife wouldn't rob me cuz they have to follow the rules.

[@Miabluflame]

Jarl balgruuf what is that thing?

[@adambloodsong25]

Bravo. Verry informative.

[@czarnywilkgaming8255]

Every Arma 3 player: Yeah... *proceed to call cluster air stirke on city*

[@jaydingleberrydaquaviousbi6023]

Most important war rule: Don't look at your enemies screens

[@mspaint8414]

How about split screen

[@digitaal_boog]

@@mspaint8414 gouge out one eye

[@mediahash]

Golden eye days eh.

[@mediahash]

Golden eye days eh.

[@PensPen209]

@@mediahash did you srly make two comments of the same words

[@luisprado7107]

*Rules of war exist* Japan: "nah"

[@Tristan.211]

Luis Prado Bushido is thier only rule of war

[@luisprado7107]

Dirt lol, also killing 25 million chinese

[@Tristan.211]

Luis Prado yup

[@Tristan.211]

But the atomic bombs were worse aperantly since I've seen countless people saying that was wrong but like 2 talking about Japanese warcrimes

[@luisprado7107]

Dirt it's really funny isn't it?

[@penny2495]

I have a question. If an entire military decides not to abide by said rules, and that military happens to be the strongest force in the world, who is it that is supposed to hold them accountable ? Or do we just hope and pray that they are true to their word and hold themselves accountable ? Another question. If it became obvious to you that your enemy was not abiding by said rules, and you were the military general of your factions forces, would you still play by the rules, thereby condemning your brothers to an uneven playing field, guaranteeing larger losses of your own people ? Another question, do you think that introducing international war laws has, en masse, caused: a: alleviation of suffering overall, b: more suffering overall, or c: a totally neutral effect that has been a waste of time and resources ? Has trying to introduce rules into WAR (the only act in this world that inherently CAN NOT, by virtue of its own nature, have ANY rules.) actually brought any order into war ? Or just caused more chaos, confusion and blood ?

[@raceplayzichighidorahplayz702]

Putin: Im gonna pretend I didn’t see that.

[@newplayer1313]

Rules of War: "All weapons must differentiate between civilians and armed enemies" US: anyway I started blasting

[@TheAvsouto]

"I thought that toddler had a AK-47 inside his clothing, my life was at risk" some American soldier fighting in Vietnam

[@whatsomeonesaidwastaken9216]

@@TheAvsouto clearly you havent been to iraq or syria

[@jesussilva269]

@@TheAvsouto please tell me your joking

[@unamandlaxulu5840]

@@whatsomeonesaidwastaken9216 whether you're in Iraq, Syria, Vietnam or Mars, no full-grown man should be threatened by a toddler

[@floydstalinski3314]

@@unamandlaxulu5840 so what do you do when they pull a gun on you?