noncombatant

Examples of noncombatant in the following topics:

• Settlers and Native Americans

  • Noncombatants suffered greatly during the war.

• Terrorism

  • An abiding characteristic is the indiscriminate use of violence against noncombatants to gain publicity for a group, cause or individual.

• American Indians and the Revolution

  • Noncombatants suffered greatly during the war.

• Republican Reform Under Harrison

  • Emboldened by their success in the elections of 1888, the Republicans enacted virtually their entire platform during their first 303-day session, including a measure that provided American Civil War veterans with generous pensions and expanded the list of eligible recipients to include noncombatants and the children of veterans.

• African Americans in WWII

  • In addition, no African-American would receive the Medal of Honor during the war and their tasks in the war were largely reserved to noncombat units.