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A soldier caught in the uniform, or a part of the uniform, of his enemy, within his enemy's lines, establishes the fact that he is a spy and is there in violation of the Articles of War and for no good purpose.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “A soldier caught in the uniform, or a part of the uniform, of his enemy, within his enemy's lines, establishes the fact…”
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Dodge explains the implications of a soldier being caught in enemy uniform, establishing them as a spy under military law.
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