

Tokyo Trial
Overview
In the wake of World War II, 11 Allied judges are tasked with weighing the fates of Japanese war criminals in a tense international trial.
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In the wake of World War II, 11 Allied judges are tasked with weighing the fates of Japanese war criminals in a tense international trial.
Mei Ju-ao

Colonel Delfín Jaranilla

General I.M. Zaryanov

John P. Higgins

Eta Harich-Schneider

General Douglas MacArthur

December 12, 2016 • 45m
In the spring of 1946, judges from 11 Allied nations begin assembling in a war-torn Tokyo hotel to argue the atrocities of Japanese war criminals.

December 13, 2016 • 45m
When the judges move to oust Tribunal President Webb, MacArthur must appoint a new leader. The recently arrived justice from India stirs tensions.

December 14, 2016 • 45m
With a newly appointed president in place, the tribunal considers crucial testimony. Pal and Röling butt heads as Pal prepares his own judgment.

December 15, 2016 • 45m
As the trial comes to a close, Webb learns the majority is writing a judgment without him. But a divided tribunal must still debate final sentencing.