Crime & Law

Execution of Japanese Lt. General Masaharu Homma

Japanese Lt. General Masaharu Homma was executed by firing squad in the Philippines for his role in the Bataan Death March, where thousands of Filipino and American troops suffered brutal conditions. Homma was held responsible for the severe treatment of prisoners during this forced march in April 1942, which led to the deaths of many captives. His trial and execution were part of post-war efforts to hold Japanese leaders accountable for wartime atrocities.

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