Historical Events tagged with "Pacific War"
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MacArthur Creates Tribunal for Japanese War Crimes
General Douglas MacArthur established the International Military Tribunal for the Far East in Tokyo to prosecute Japanese war criminals following World War II. This tribunal aimed to bring justice for the atrocities committed during the war and sought to hold accountable the leaders responsible for aggressive actions and violations of international law. Seeking to establish a legal framework for accountability, the tribunal set in motion significant legal proceedings that included prominent Japanese figures as defendants, and it marked a pivotal moment in international war crime trials.
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