Word: tomayuki
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Dates: during 1970-1970
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...common soldiers and junior officers, according to Taylor, depends largely on whether or not their acts are consistent with widespread battle practiceregardless of official orders. If they are consistent, then responsibility may move up as high as the commanding general. Taylor cites the case of General Tomayuki Yamashita, commander of Japanese forces in the Philippines during the chaotic final stages of World War II. Yamashita had given orders against unnecessary killing, but because he failed to prevent it, a military court tried him and put him to death. Taylor suggests that a U.S. tribunal composed of officers...
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