WAR CRIMES TRIALS, TOKYO, JAPAN Part 1

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Signal Corps ADC 6573 111 SOURCE: AFCF (A-2084) ADC 6573 FILM: ARCH & APC MP 972' ea Composite (Std) WAR CRIMES TRIALS, TOKYO, JAPAN 21 Aug 1947 Mr Brannon of the defense reading the opening phase of the Pacific war pertaining to the naval operations of the Mandated Islands. Brannon says that the Mandated Islands were never fortified prior to hostilities. Comparison is made with the large armies of the United States and Britain, and the unprepared army of Japan. Mr Brannon also states that the Japanese Navy could not compete with other major powers and would not declare war except in self-defense. Witness Sawamoto Yorio takes the stand and identifies his affidavit. Witness Hidenei Yashida also takes the witness stand. Record Group 111 Accession III-NAV-210 ARMY PICTORIAL CENTER, 35-11 35th Ave., LIC 1, NY FB/mle

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

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Moving Images Relating to Military Activities