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Mussolini Takes Over Italy's Government
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Mussolini was a power hungary Facist leader. He wanted Italy to be ruled like the Roman Empire. He found loyal Facist followers and used them in his famous March on Rome, he became prime minister, and lastly claimed dictator control. References
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Beer Hall Putsch
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Hitler, left with the mad taste of the WWI Treaty of Versailles's sever economic blow to Germany, ordered Nazi's to conduct a Coup to hopefully bring down the central government in Berlin. The Bavarian leaders reluctantly agreed to support Hitler but quickly retracted that the next morning. References
Putsch, Nazis. 'Nazis March Into Munich Following The Hitler Putsch Or Beer-Hall Putsch Photographic Print At Allposters.Com'. allposters.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
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French forgein minister Briand, suggested a bilateral nonaggression pact to US Secratary of State Kellog. Kellog, with the support of the US, suggested a multilateral treaty. Nearly all the nations in the world signed the pact to renounce war as an instrument of national policy. References
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TALES'. N.p., 2013. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
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US Stock Market Crash
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October 29, known as Black Tuesday, hits Wall Street. An investment deal worth millions went bad and billions of dollars were lost. After, there was high unemployment, decreased international trade and inflation of money. References
According to Sawyer,. 'SSUSH17: Great Depression'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
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Japan Invades Manchuria
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Japan was overpopulated so they had their eyes on Manchuria to help. The depression hit Japan hard. They occupied a railroad south of Manchuria and when an explostion happened that was their excuse to invade. Ignoring the request of the League of Nations and the Japanese government the army invaded on 1931 References
Quazoo,. 'Japanese Invasion Of Manchuria'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
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Nazi's Reach A Political Majority in Germany
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The Citizens are looking to Hitler and his Nazi's to keep out the Communists. The next election puts the Nazi party at a majority. The Nazi are now in control of the Government and the citizens. References
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Hitler becomes Germany's Chancellor
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After the election in 1932 Hitler demanded to become Chancellor, They gave it to Franz von Papen. He was soon replaced. Papen then made a deal with Hitler to become chancellor and his Nazi's would get three government posts. Refernces
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Japan Withdraws from the League of Nations
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When the League of Nations blamed Japan for the poor conditions in Mancuria and demanded they withdraw their troops, they dropped out of the LON. They simply said Mancuria belongs to them by right and no one can stop them. Refernces
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100years.upi.com,. 1933. 'United Press International - Centennial Anniversary: 1907 - 2007'. -
First Anti-Semitic Law Passed in Germany
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The first wave of laws were focused mainly on seperating Jew from German PUBLIC life. First major law was "Law for the Restoration of the Professional Civil Service" This kept them from state services including jobs. Refernces
Isurvived.org,. 'Holocaust Remembrance, Sanctuary, And Tribute To Survivors'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.
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The Night of the Long Knives (Rohm Purge)
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Ended July 2
Hitler ordered the assinations of hudreds of his own Nazi's because he believed they had the potential to become enemies in the future. The Nazi Storm Troopers (SA) who helped bring Hitler to power was his main focus. Many were killed. Refernces
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History.com,. 1936. 'Night Of The Long Knives — History.Com This Day In History — 6/30/1934 -
Hitler Openly Announces to his Cabinet he will defy the Treaty of Versailles
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On Friday Hitler put togeter a Cabinet meeting along with some Army Gerneral staff and told them they were going to openly defy the Treaty of Versailles and Militarize. The new army would consist of 36 divisions, totaling 550,000 men. However there was little to no effort to stop the disregard for the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler later held a conferece telling the world they want peace. References
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Creation of the the Nuremberg Laws
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Two new radical laws were created in Nurember, Germnay. 1st one was the banning of German citizenship to Jews and the 2nd was the banning of marriage between Jews and non-Jews. This was unusual because instead of referring to Jewishness as a religious practice the Germans classified it as a race. The said it was to protect "German Blood and Honor". Refernces
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Italy Invades Ethiopia
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Mussolini, taking Hitlers idea of imperalism, wanted to take over Ethiopia. Italy had unsuccessfully tried to conquer in the 1890s. He also this land for it was rich in resources. Ethiopia was begging fo the the League of Nations to do something. Once again they did nothing to stop Mussolini from occupying Ethiopia but the Abyssinians did not surrender. Refernces
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Hitler Militarizes the Rhineland
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In 1925, after the Europe peace conference the Locarno Pact was signed to reaffirm the national boundries decided by the Treaty of Versailles. Just four years later Hitler cancelled all former promises and remilitarized the Rhineland. Refernces
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History.com,. 1876. 'Hitler Reoccupies The Rhineland — History.Com This Day In History -
Rape of Nanking
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After finally defeating the Chinese at Shanghai, 50,000 Japanese soldiers marched toward Nanking. They murdered 300,000 out of 600,000 civilians and soldiers in the city. The six week peoriod became know as the Rape of Naking because they raped so many women. Refernces
Baddogneedsrottenhome.com,. 'Image | Joke'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.
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Germany Annexes Austria
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Early 1938, Chancellor of Austria and Hitler met in hopes of setting Austria's independence. Hitler pressured the Chancellor and he resigned. The next day hitler accompanied German troops into Austria. Refernces
Gloupe.com,. 'Germany's Annexation Of Austria (Anschluss)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 1933. 'Germany Annexes Austria — History.Com This Day In History -
Hitler Demands the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia
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Chamberlain visited Hitler in southern Germany where Hitler demanded the Sudetenland. A large population of Germans were currently living in the Sudetenland thus giving Germany the "right" to this land. Refernces
Gcsehistory.org.uk,. 'Gcsehistory.Org.Uk - Content For Teachers And Students Following A Gcse History Course'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.
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Kristallnacht
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A massive coordinated attack on Jews throughout the German Reich. After a 17 year old Jew living in Paris shot and killed Germnay Embassy member giving Hitler an excuse to get "bloody vengeance against the Jews" . On November 9 a huge mob of violence broke out. 25,000 Jew send to concentration camps. Refernces
The Times of Israel,. 'German Spa Withdraws ‘Romantic Kristallnacht’ Ad'. N.p., 2013. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. -
Munich Conference
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It was a settlement reached by Germnay, Great Britain, France, and Italy. It allowed Germnay to annex the Sudetenland in Western Czechoslovakia. The countries followed a policy of appeasement. Refernces
Alternative History,. 'Munich Agreement.PNG'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 2015. 'Munich Agreement | Europe [1938] -
Einstein's Letter to FDR
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Einstein's letter to Roosevelt essentially lead to the first atomic bomb. Einstein tells the president.. "It may become possible to set up a nuclear chain reaction in a large mass of uranium." He advises they President to get incontact with a group in America. Refernces
Nikolov, Cris et al. '15 Amazing Life Lessons You Can Learn From Einstein'. MotivationGrid. N.p., 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.
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Molotov- Ribbentrop Pact
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This was a German-Soviet Nonagression Pact. It divided eastern Europe into German and Soviet "Spheres of influence" The Soviets could not find collective security with France and Britain so to keep them out of the war they make a pact with Hitler. References
The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact In Prague'. N.p., 2012. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 2014. 'German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact | Germany -
Nazi invasion of Poland
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In the German-Soviet Pact of August 1939, which stated that Poland was to be partitioned between the two powers, enableld Germany to attack Poland knowing that the Soviets will not intervene. The polish army was defeated within weeks of the invasion. Refernces
Ushmm.org,. 'Invasion Of Poland, Fall 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.
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Evacuation of Dunkirk
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The advancing German Army trapped the British and French armies on the beaches around Dunkirk. Then from May 27th small ships transferred soldiers to larger ones. There was about 800 of these lengendary little ships. Over 338,000 soldiers were evacuated. References
U-s-history.com,. 'Dunkirk'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 2015. 'Dunkirk' -
France Surrenders
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After Paris fell Marshal Henhri Petain becomes prime minister and announces France will sign an armistice with the Nazis. French General Charles de Gaulle urged his men to continue the fight against Germany. On June 22 the armistice was signed. Reference
'France Surrenders To Germany.Jpg - Fold3.Com'. Fold3.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
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Battle of Britain
-October 31
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A turning point in the war. The large battle was based mostly in the air. It ended when Germany's Luftwaffe failed to gain air superiority over Britains Royal Air force. This Britain win saved the country from a ground invasion. References
The Apricity Forum: A European Cultural Community,. 'The Tripartite Pact'. N.p., 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012
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The Tripartite Pact
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Germany, Italy, and Japan become the Axis Powers with the signing of the Tripartite Pact. This pact was targeted towards neutral America, trying to make the US think twice before joining the side of the Allies. References
The Apricity Forum: A European Cultural Community,. 'The Tripartite Pact'. N.p., 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
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Lend Lease Act
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The Lend Lease Act allowed the US to provide military aid to fogeign nations such as Britain,China, and Soviet Union. It also allowed the US to support its war interests without having to put soldiers on the ground. References
Iipdigital.usembassy.gov,. 'Lend-Lease: Facts And Numbers | IIP Digital'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Lend-Lease Act - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar -
Operation Barbarossa
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January 7 1942
Hitler sent his troops in a massive invasion of the Soviet Union.They covered two thousand miles. This was a crucial turning point for the Germans had to fight a two- front war.
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1941, Operation. 'Operation Barbarossa - June 10Th 1941 - WAR HISTORY ONLINE'. WAR HISTORY ONLINE. N.p., 2013. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
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Bombing of Pearl Harbor
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Hundreds of Japanese attcked the naval base near Honolulu Hawaii. Japan destroyed 200 airplanes and 30 American naval vessels. 2,000 American soldiers died and 1,000 wounded. The next day Roosevelt declared war on Japan. References
Apfn.org,. 'THE PEARL HARBOR DECEPTION'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
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Creation of the United Nations
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Representatives of 26 nations at war with the Axis powers met in Washington to sign the Declaration of the United Nations. The attack on Pearl Harbor meant the US was involved in the war and it was important to create a umified front against Axis Powers. References
Unmultimedia.org,. 'United Nations Photo: United Nations Monetary And Financial Conference'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
The Wannsee Conference and the "Final Solution"
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15 high ranking Nazi Party and German government officials gathered in the Berlin suburb of Wannsee. The "Final Solution" was code for mass genocide. They decided if they were healthy they would work if not they would be put in ghettos or death camps. References
Holocaustresearchproject.org,. 'Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
Bataan Death March
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After the U.S surrender of the Bataan Peninsula to Japan about 75,000 Filipino and American troops were forced to make a 65 mile march to prison camps. The troops were subjected to extreme heat and harsh treatment by Japanese guards. Thousands perished. Refernces
Cbsnews2.cbsistatic.com,. 'Search Results For Bataan Death March - CBS News'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Bataan Death March - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015. -
Doolittle Raid
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The first US air raid to strike Japanese islands during WWII. Although the bombing did minimal damage, it bosted American morale and showed that Japan was vulnerable. This was a very important point during the war. Reference
Usni.org,. 'U.S. Naval Institute'. N.p., 2015. Web. 20 Feb. 2015. -
Battle of Midway
-June 7
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Japan admiral chose to invade a target close to Pearl Harbor to draw the US out. Instead of crushing America like planned, US intelligence craked the code Japan was using to communicate. The US victory allowed America to take the offensive position. References
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Battle of Stalingrad
- February 2 1943 More info The battle was a successful Soviet defense of the city of Stalingrad. This has been considered one of the bloodiest battles as it claimed nearly 2 million lives. This put the Allies in a good position to win WWII.
War.by-airforce.com,. 'History Pages - The Battle Of Stalingrad, 1942-1943'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
Operation Torch
November 10
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The plan was to invade Sicily and then go to Italy and move up the so-called "soft underbelly". They wanted to start by invading Morocco and Algeria which was under the rule of vichy France. The main focus was to make Germany fight on a new front. References
De.wikipedia.org,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
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Island Hopping
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Moral was high after the Battle of Midway when MacAurthur wanted to "Island hop"and seize the islands that were not well defended closer to Japan. The battles of Gona, Buna and Sanananda were bloody but Japan withdrew. References
Weaponsandwarfare.com,. 'Default Web Site Page'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
Operation Overlord and D-Day
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63 million men stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The idea was to invade with a overwhelming about of people that they could take control of the beach. Soldiers had to go in first to clear openings for larger ships and tanks. Although dealing with major casualties, they took control of the beach successfully. References
Sr., Thomas. 'Operation Overlord: D-Day, The 6Th Of June | Write On New Jersey'. Writeonnewjersey.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Operation Valkyrie
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Operation to assassinate Hitler. It was also suppose to free German army officers of thier oath to him. After the bomb went off everyone got cold feet and backed out. Fromm (head of Valkyrie) was all alone with no knowledge if Hitler was dead. Hitler went on the radio to confim he was alive. All parties involved were shot by a firing squad.
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Sites.google.com,. 'Operation Valkyrie - The Educational Form Of Russell'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Discovery of Majdanek
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This was the first camp liberated by the Allies. Knowing the Soviets were coming, the Nazi's marched 15,000 prisoners by train towards death camps. The 1,000 prisoners were marched off on foot the day before liberation. References:
Ww2today.com,. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Scrapbookpages.com,. 'The Liberation Of Majdanek Concentration Camp By Soviet Troops July 23, 1944'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015. -
Battle of the Bulge
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Hitlers surprise attack to split the Allied armies by going through Ardennes (Fr) to Antwerp (Be). America desperately fought to defend key cities. Under the orders of Gerge S. Patton, they neutralized the Germans despite heavy casualties. References
Library.umkc.edu,. 'The Battle Of The Bulge And The War In Germany: A Video Of Photographs'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler's Suicide
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Hitler and his wife of 2 days were hiding in a bunker but he kept giving orders and eventually appointed Goebbels as chancellor. In his last act he and his wife (and dogs) swallowed cyanide than Hitler shot hiimself with a pistol. He was cremated immediately. References
SodaHead,. 'Adolf Hitler Survived World War 2 . Revealed: Hitler In Argentina'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
V-E Day
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VE= Victory in Europe. Officially announced the end of WWII. German General Jodi signed the unconditional treaty to end the war. Winston Churchill (British prime minister) was informed shortly after the signing. A few hours later they made the announcement... "Today will be regardered as a holiday". References
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Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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An American B-29 bomber plane dropped the world's first deployed atomic bomb over Hiroshima in Japan. 90% of the city was destroyed and it killed 80,000 people. Three days later they dropped one over Nagasaki, Japan, killing 40,000 people. Thousands more will die from radiation exposure. References
Terrancem.wikispaces.com,. 'Terrancem - Home'. N.p., 2015. Web. 20 Feb. 2015. -
V-J Day
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On this day it was announced the Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, ending WWII. It has become known as "Victory over Japan Day," or "V-J Day." References
Nytimes.com,. 'Japan Surrenders To Allies, Signs Rigidterms On Warship; Truman Sets Today Asv-J Day'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
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The Beginning of the Cold War
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An American Baptist missionary already in China was made a liaison between the US and China. Birch was shot by Chinese commnists after leading an American Special Services team. It was said.."This was the first casualty in the Third World War between Communists and the ever-shrinking Free World". References
Fordlibrarymuseum.gov,. 'Cold War Exhibit - Entry'. N.p., 2015. Web. 20 Feb. 2015. -
The Nuremberg Trials (1945-1949)
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The trials were series of 13 in Nuremberg, Germany and included party officals to lawyers and doctors. Most were charged crimes against humanity. Although some decisions are controversial, the trial was important to establish a permanent international court. References
Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'The Nuremberg Trials | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
The Japanese War Crime Trials
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In Tokyo, Japan 28 military and government officals were put on trial for commiting war crimes and crimes against humanity. It ended on Nov. 4 1948 where 25 out of the 28 were found guilty. Two died and the third was declared insane. 7 got death sentences including General Tojo. The rest except two got life in prison. References
Commons.wikimedia.org,. 'File:Japanese War Crimes Trials. Manila - NARA - 292614.Jpg - Wikimedia Commons'. N.p., 1934. Web. 20 Feb. 2015.
