war crimes

Tony Le Tissier, the final governor of Spandau Prison in Western Berlin, describes the confinement and eventual death of Rudolf Hess, Adolf Hilter's Deputy and the last of the prisoners to be held at Spandau.

Drawing upon Ottoman sources including parliamentary minutes, letters, military and court records, and eyewitness accounts, the author examines the Armenian genocide that took place during World War I; and maintains that the Turkish military and ruling political parties as well as the Ottomans were responsibile.

Examines the mass destruction and indiscriminate killings that took place across Europe during World War I by German occupying troops, and the total warfare that was often directed to the civilian population.

A reference guide to war crimes that provides a historical overview of war crimes throughout the world, a chronology of events, legislation, and movements, biographies of activists, advocates, and legislators, and a directory of organizations and agencies.

Discusses the activities of engaged citizens, famous or otherwise, to fight rape, genocide, and the occurrence of child soldiers in Africa, with advice on how readers can participate in the movement by forming alliances, communicating with Congress, utilizing social media networks, and more.

Contains thirteen primary and secondary source articles that provide varying perspectives on issues related to American war crimes in Vietnam, the My Lai massacre, and Vietnamese war crimes.

True Crime in the Civil War delves into the conflict's criminal history, profiling 16 cases of misdeeds committed by men and women on both sides of the fight. Very little has been written about the war behind the lines - a war carried out by merciless guerrillas, bloodthirsty mobs, murderous vigilantes, and sinister secret agents.

Discusses incidents of various crimes against humanity, including particular war crimes and acts of genocide, and ways to prevent these atrocities.

Analyzes the cruelty of medieval warfare by examining battles--such as the battle in Agincourt in 1415--sieges on cities, and campaigns during the Hundred Years War; and also describes how figures of chivalry were also merciless in their military pursuits.