Crimes of War

Wartime atrocities are explored through original contributions from notable historians, revealing shocking evidence of violence committed by the United States, Germany, and Japan throughout the twentieth century. Key incidents include the massacre of unarmed Koreans by American troops at No Gun Ri, Nazi atrocities on the Russian front, and Japanese brutality in China during World War II. The book highlights a troubling pattern of denial that often precedes the acknowledgment of these historical truths, emphasizing the need for confronting uncomfortable realities of war.