War crime trials

Japanese Lieutenant General Akira Muto, aide to General Tomoyuki Yamashita (not shown) during a break of the first day of General Yamashita's trial. Location is the High commissioner's residence in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton

From Left to right Interpreter for General Yamashita (unidentified), Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita, Lieutenant General Akira Muto and unidentified man and unidentified military guard stand at attention as the War Crimes Trial Commission enters the court in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton

Mr. de Trinidad of the Philippines testifies at war crimes trial of Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita in Manila, Philippines, about injuries he received on February 3, 1945, at the hands of Japanese soldiers. Others are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

A German Jewish refugee, Mr. Levy (left, seated) being questioned by Captain D. C. Hill, Assistant Prosecutor about his experiences at the hands of the Japanese in February, 1945. Setting is the war crimes trial of Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita held at the High commissioner's residence in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton

Mr. Esguarra testifies before the war crimes trial of Tomoyuki Yamashita about injuries he received from a Japanese soldier. Location is the High Commissioner's residence in Manila, Philippines. Other soldiers are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

Wife of General Masaharu Homma who was on trial for war crimes in Manila, Philippines. The High Commissioner's residence is in the background. Donor: John Paxton

Australian Captain N. J. Sparnon is sworn in as a witness for the prosecution during the war crimes trial of Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita. Location is the High Commissioner's residence in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton

Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita and the defense attorneys, standing as the council is sworn in during the war crimes trials in Manila. Donor: John Paxton

Spectators at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East. Seated front row, left to right: Assistant Postmaster General Gael Sullivan; Senator Millard Tydings; and Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan. All others unidentified.

Visitors at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East. Front row, left to right: Assistant Postmaster General Gael Sullivan; Senator Millard Tydings; and Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan. Others are unidentified.