JAPANESE WAR CRIMINALS SENTENCED

The Tokyo trials have reached the verdict stage, sentencing Japanese war criminals. Shigemitsu, who signed Japan's surrender, received seven years' imprisonment. Tojo, responsible for Pearl Harbor and other atrocities, along with six others, was sentenced to death by hanging.

What was Shigemitsu's role in the surrender of Japan?

• He led the attack on Pearl Harbor.

• He was the captain of the American battleship Missouri.

• He signed the surrender document on behalf of Japan.

• He was the judge at the International Court.

What was the sentence given to Shigemitsu by the International Court?

• Life imprisonment

• Seven years' imprisonment

• Exile from Japan

• Death by hanging

Who was held responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Tojo

• Sir William Webb

• Shigemitsu

• General MacArthur

What was Tojo's position during the war?

• Ambassador to the United States

• Minister of Defense

• War premier of Japan

• Chief Justice

What was the final verdict for Tojo and six others?

• Community service

• Death by hanging

• Exile

• Life imprisonment