Eye for a Moral Compass: War Crimes and Human Rights
The significant impact of World War II on the development of international law and human rights standards, addressing war crimes and atrocities committed during the conflict.
Establishment of Wartime Trials
The legal proceedings held to prosecute individuals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or other offenses committed during wartime.
Ct. Combined Prisoner of War Management
The coordinated efforts by Allied forces to capture, detain, and manage prisoners of war from Axis countries, ensuring their humane treatment and proper accounting.
Bombing of Dresden
A series of devastating air raids by Allied forces on the German city of Dresden in February 1945. The attacks resulted in immense civilian casualties and widespread destruction, sparking controversy about the targeting of civilian populations during wartime.
Bataan Death March
A forced march of American and Filipino prisoners of war by the Japanese Imperial Army in the Philippines in 1942. Thousands of prisoners died due to exhaustion, disease, and mistreatment.
Axis War Crimes
The atrocities committed by the Axis Powers during World War II, including genocide, mass murder, torture, and other violations of international law.
Aware of the Enemy’s Use of Prisoners of War
The understanding of the enemy’s treatment of prisoners of war, including their use as laborers, spies, or in propaganda.
Abwehr After World War II
The fate of the Abwehr after World War II, including the disbandment of the organization and the prosecution of its members for war crimes.