The Yamashita Precedent: War Crimes and Command Responsibility
Richard L. Lael examines the Yamashita precedent and its relationship to war crimes and command responsibility. This focused study offers readers an introduction to a significant subject at the intersection of military history and law.
About This Book
The Yamashita Precedent examines a landmark issue in the law of war: responsibility for crimes committed by forces under military command.
Richard L. Lael focuses on war crimes and command responsibility, as indicated by the book’s title and subject.
The book is suited to readers interested in military history, international law, and the legal consequences of command decisions during wartime.
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