drumhead court-martial (Meaning)

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drumhead court-martial (n)

a military court convened to hear urgent charges of offenses committed in action

A drumhead court-martial is a summary military court proceeding held on an urgent basis.
Drumhead court-martials are typically used in combat situations when there is a need for quick justice.
The proceedings of a drumhead court-martial are relatively informal, and the accused is not usually entitled to a lawyer.
The decision of a drumhead court-martial is usually final, and there is no right to appeal.
Drumhead court-martials are often criticized for being unfair and arbitrary.
Despite the criticism, drumhead court-martials can be an effective way to dispense justice in wartime.
The first recorded use of the term "drumhead court-martial" dates back to the 17th century.
During the American Civil War, drumhead court-martials were used by both the Union and Confederate armies.
Drumhead court-martials were also used during the First and Second World Wars.
Today, drumhead court-martials are rarely used, but they remain an option for military commanders in exceptional circumstances.

a military court convened to hear urgent charges of offenses committed in action

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A drumhead court-martial is a summary military court proceeding held on an urgent basis.

Drumhead court-martials are typically used in combat situations when there is a need for quick justice.

The proceedings of a drumhead court-martial are relatively informal, and the accused is not usually entitled to a lawyer.

The decision of a drumhead court-martial is usually final, and there is no right to appeal.