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What is Anti-Militarism?

Introduction Anti-militarism is a doctrine that opposes war, relying heavily on a critical theory of imperialism and was an explicit goal of the First and Second International. Whereas pacifism is the doctrine that disputes (especially between countries) should be settled without recourse to violence, Paul B. Miller defines anti-militarism as “ideology and activities…aimed at reducing… Read More

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What is Decoration Day (Canada)?

Introduction Decoration Day is a Canadian holiday that recognises veterans of Canada’s military. The holiday has mostly been eclipsed by the similar Remembrance Day. Background Decoration Day began on 02 June 1890. Originally, the celebration served as a form of protest for veterans of the Battle of Ridgeway who felt that their contributions to the… Read More

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What was the Militia Act of 1903?

Introduction The Militia Act of 1903 (32 Stat. 775), also known as the Efficiency in Militia Act of 1903 or the Dick Act, was legislation enacted by the United States Congress to create an early National Guard and which codified the circumstances under which the Guard could be federalised. It also provided federal funds to… Read More

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What was the National Defence Act of 1916?

Introduction The National Defence Act of 1916, Pub.L. 64–85, 39 Stat. 166, enacted June 3, 1916, was a United States federal law that updated the Militia Act of 1903, which related to the organisation of the military, particularly the National Guard. The principal change of the act was to supersede provisions as to exemptions. The… Read More

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What was the Selective Service Act of 1917?

Introduction The Selective Service Act of 1917 or Selective Draft Act (Pub.L. 65–12, 40 Stat. 76, enacted 18 May 1917) authorised the United States federal government to raise a national army for service in World War I through conscription. It was envisioned in December 1916 and brought to President Woodrow Wilson’s attention shortly after the… Read More

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What was Daimler Co Ltd v Continental Tyre and Rubber Co (GB) Ltd?

Introduction Daimler Co Ltd v Continental Tyre and Rubber Co (Great Britain) Ltd [1916] 2 AC 307 is a UK company law case, concerning the concept of “control” and enemy character of a company. It is usually discussed in the context of lifting the corporate veil, however it is merely an example of where the… Read More