THE POTHMAN CHALLENGE, BRITS v 21 Pz

[PoorOldSpike]

Alright Mac, you're a trained lawyer, so tell us what the internet copyright laws are so we'll know where we stand, okay?
In fact I've already begun posting the following question in various military/ world affairs forums to try to find out myself. -


IS THERE A LAWYER IN THE HOUSE?

Anybody know what the internet copyright laws are regarding posting somebody elses artwork and photos and maps etc on the net?
For example suppose we're answering a question in Armchair General about say the Battle of Shiloh, can we search for a pic on the net (for example an artists depiction of the battle) and put it in our post to add a bit of colour and interest?
Same with photos and maps can we post a photo of a Sherman in Normandy, or a map of the Anzio beachead that we've found on the net?
Oh, and how about using a scanner to lift pics and stuff out of books and posting them in forums, is that allowed?

My interpretation of the net copyright laws is that its okay to do all the above as long as you're not trying to make money from it, is that right?