In all conflicts there are war crimes and atrocities committed, however, there are fewer in modern times than conflicts of the past. Throughout the 20th century, war crimes and atrocities were committed by different countries at war. Historical and...
Historical Division, Headquarters European Command
This study is the first of a series of three dealing with experiences of German prisoners of the Russians. The second is a detailed report on the methods of interrogation of prisoners; and the third is a medical officer's description of the...
Military intelligence annex to Field Order 12 comprising information on the enemy situation, general background information on Holland, the terrain, weather, conditions of bridges and roads, treatment of prisoners of war, use of maps, and standard...
This study on legal affairs in Japan describes the general structure in the Japanese government, i.e., the relationships among the judicial, executive, and legislative functions. The following subjects include the Ministry of Justice, judicial...
“The purpose of V Corps operational plan NEPTUNE is to provide a basis for the V Corps participation in an amphibious attack of the continent of Europe. The instructions contained herein will be complied with by subordinate commandersâ€
This paper explores the military's role in the processes of amnesty, reconciliation and reintegration (AR2). Its premise is that while the US and UK have devoted considerable intellectual energy and treasure to dealing with the current...
World War II is remembered for some of history’s most unspeakable acts of war crimes and atrocities committed against humanity. In Europe, Germany’s Adolph Hitler attempted to carry out the destruction of the Jewish population, leading to the...
This regulation prescribes a uniform system of accounting for prisoners' personal property and funds for all military confinement and correctional facilities that have been established to confine military prisoners under the provisions of AR 190-47.
Material in this Military Government Special Text is part of the Occupation Forces in Europe Series, compiled by the Historical Division, European Command. It furnishes a factual and complete account of leading military government problems faced...
The United States Armed Forces in Iraq currently provides healthcare for thousands of detainees in U.S. custody. Required healthcare, in accordance with Department of Defense Directive and U.S. Army regulation, for detainees surpasses current...
Americans over time have been disappointed with the ethical treatment of Prisoners of War. Since World War I, through our present conflicts we as a nation have paid close attention to how human beings are treated when they become captured. Most...
The War Department had directed that the history of the military occupation of Germany and Austria in World War II be recorded and interpreted as the events transpired. The Occupation Forces in Europe Series consists of a series of studies,...
Prisoners of War and combatants were investigated in order to define each and to present the
United States definition and policy on both. Prisoners of War (POWs) are easily defined by the
Geneva Conventions and the United States and are treated...
Second part of a series of three dealing with the experiences of German prisoners of the Russians. Discusses the subjects of the interrogations and interrogation tactics used.
This pamphlet is intended to serve as a supplement to FM 27-10, "The Law of Land Warfare", 18 July 1956. Both Geneva and Hague conventions are described as well as additional agreements.
This monograph addresses a perceived imbalance in U.S. Army tactical force structure between technical means of intelligence collection and non-technical means, specifically interrogators. It proposes to provide a judgment on whether or not, in...
Magazine intended for overseas military personnel dedicated to psychological warfare and the distribution and writing of leaflets in the Far East. Includes a leaflet writing handbook.