What are the Laws of War, and how does the Wirz Trial relate to them? Objective At the end of the activity, the students will be able to: Explain conditions prevelant at Andersonville Prison Understand and apply the laws of war to a real life scenario Evaluate the effectiveness and fairness of a military tribunal Connect the military tribunal of Henry Wirz to those of the modern world Background Scurvy, dysentery, diarrhea, gangrene, small pox, malnutrition, and exposure to the elements killed nearly 13,000 Union soldiers at Andersonville during the 14 months that Andersonville was in operatio Duration: 90 Minutes Additional Standards: This activity aligns to the common core standards for ELA/social studies..