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Japanese War Crimes

2013-2444 (untitled)
Accession Number
2013-2444
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 348538330
Keywords
Soldiers
War crimes
World War, 1939-1945
Beheading
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Description
An unidentified Japanese soldier beheads an unidentified civilian near a trench which contains other bodies. This photo was used as evidence against the Japanese in war crimes trials held in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton.
Date(s)
ca.
1942