United States Air Defenses Civil -- See Civil defense Here are entered works on the protection of civilians from enemy attack. Works on the rights, under international law, of civilians in the hands of belligerent powers, and on measures to protect such rights are entered under War--Protection of civilians. Works on official or private assistance to civilians during war time are entered under War relief. --subdivision Evacuation of civilians under individual wars, e.g. World War, 1939-1945--Evacuation of civilians