International Military Tribunal for the Far East: Additional Research Sources (Books)

"This volume considers whether we are truly going beyond the 'transitional justice' debate. It brings together eminent scholars and practitioners with direct experience of some of the most challenging contemporary cases of international justice, and illustrates that justice and accountability remain complex ideals."--BOOK JACKET

This book examines the sentencing differences for atrocities such as genocide in an international setting.
Chapter 3 discusses punishment of International Crimes in International Criminal Tribunals

Explores whether reparation - such as the monetary awards given to Japanese-Americans for internment during World War II, or art, such as Holocaust memorials - can be a basis for reconciliation after immeasurable personal and cultural loss

"Drawing on Japanese, American, and Australian archives as well as recent scholarly research, Koseki presents new and stimulating interpretations of MacArthur's actions, the Ashida amendment of Article 9, Yoshida's role, and much more. Criticizing Japanese conservative defenders of the old order, he explores Japanese liberal and socialist ideas on constitutional reform and reevaluates the Far Eastern Commission's influence on MacArthur's policies and on the shaping of the basic principles of Japan's antiwar constitution."--BOOK JACKET

The trial of General Yamashita, while predating the IMTFE, was significant in the development of the IMTFE.

See esp. v.11, pp.965-998 "International Military Tribunal for the Far East".

See esp. ch.15 "The Tokyo Trial", pp. 581-618

Available via Hein Online

See esp. ch.3, "The Tokyo Trial", pp. 50-75

esp. pp. 179-187

See especially "XXXII: International Military Tribunal for the Far East" pp. 237-264

See esp. "The Pacific sphere and the Tokyo IMT" pp.42-48.

Translation of letters written by Sasakawa, while imprisoned with other war crimes prisoners. While not tried as part of the IMTFE, Sasakawa provides insights and background that can help one better understand the issues surrounding the trial.

(esp. pp. 259-282 - providing a comprehensive bibliographic listing of works on the IMT and IMTFE)

See chapter by Elizabeth Borgwardt, "Ideology and International Law: The Dissent of hte Indian Justice at the Tokyo War Crimes Trial" (pages 373-443)

Available via Hein-Online

This is a study of the modes of responsibility and liability in international criminal law.