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Exhibit
"J" - The order authorizing brutal guards and commanders
to flee Source: NARA, War Crimes, Japan, RG 24, Box 2011 |
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One of authorization
for Guards to flee because of mistreatment of POWsDated 20 Aug 1945, 5 days after the surrender. For larger image, 72 dpi, 72 Kb file, click on image |
Translation of Exhibit
"J" Complete text as submitted for trial. If you want higher resolution files (300 dpi), of document, please contact us. |
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Two of authorization
for Guards to flee because of mistreatment of POWsDated 20 Aug 1945, 5 days after the surrender. For larger image, 72 dpi, 87 Kb file, click on image |
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Doc 2701, Exhibit "O"
- The order to murder all the POWs Source: NARA, War Crimes, Japan, RG 24, Box 2015 While some claim the author of this "policy memorandum" from the war ministry did not have the authority to issue order such an order, this "policy" was transmitted to every POW Command and POW prison camp commander. Other documents in this same file show that input of suggestion for the "Methods to dispose of the POWS" had been solicited from all commands in the preceding months |
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1 of the War Ministry's
order for the disposition (murder) of all POWs. For larger image,
72 dpi, 80 Kb file, click on imageDate of order: 1 Aug 1944 |
Translation of Exhibit "O" Applicable text as submitted
for trial. |
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2 of the War Ministry's
order for the disposition (murder) of all POWs. For larger image,
72 dpi, 83 Kb file,click on image.Date of order: 1 Aug 1944 |
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