Historical Events tagged with "hidekitojo"

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Politics & Government

Execution of Japanese Leaders for War Crimes

December 23rd, 1948 76 years ago

Seven high-ranking Japanese military and political leaders were executed by Allied occupation authorities at Sugamo Prison in Tokyo, Japan. The leaders, part of the wartime government, were convicted of war crimes by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East due to their roles in the planning and execution of aggressive military actions during World War II. This event marked a significant moment in post-war justice and reconciliation.

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