On this day in 1946, the U.S. occupation force in Tokyo establishes the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE). The Allies eventually indict more than 5,700 Japanese for war crimes; 920 are executed. https://t.co/dpbY9qwAnH

On this day in 1946, the U.S. occupation force in Tokyo establishes the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE). The Allies eventually indict more than 5,700 Japanese for war crimes; 920 are executed. pic.twitter.com/dpbY9qwAnH

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