Post-WWII - 1945, War Crimes Trials: General Yamashita Sentenced To Hang In Manila Trial

Post-WWII - 1945, War Crimes Trials: General Yamashita Sentenced To Hang In Manila Trial Intertitle: Dramatic Pictures: General Yamashita Sentenced To Hang In Manila Trial. 09:38:14 Military Courtroom w/ US MPs & soldiers, Yamashita answers questioning - questions in English, he answers in Japanese. Translation says he knows nothing of mistreatment of civilians in Manila; denies ordering killing of non-combatant citizens / civilians; 09:38:51 High Angle / HA prosecution demands death sentence, SOF: “If Yamashita is responsible in any measure for the violations of the laws of war committed by the men under his command in the Philippines anything less than the death sentence would be a mockery.” 09:39:11 CU Yamashita listening. MS walks to stand in front of military judge for sentencing. CU judge before 3 microphones, SOF: The commission finds you guilty as charged and sentences you to death by hanging.” Yamashita turns & walks out. Post-WW2; Military Tribunal;