Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
PBS PRESENTS A SPECIAL REPORT: NUREMBERG AND VIETNAM. WHO IS GUILTY? - PT5 A mock trial comparing the standard for "laws of war" set by the outcome of the Nuremberg Trials to US military actions in Vietnam. Was the United States in violation of international laws of war? This section features Frank Reel (defense counsel for Japanese WWII General Yamashita) & Alfred Seidl (defense council for Rudolf Hess).
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
MCU Robert MacNeil in studio stating that Japanese WWII military leaders were also charged for war crimes.
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
DO NOT USE: photo of General Yamashita.
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
MCU Robert MacNeil in studio setting up background info for interview w/ Frank Reel (defense counsel for General Yamashita). During interview Reel was asked: 1) Did WWII make new international law? 2) Is the United States bound by this new law?
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
MCU Frank Reel during interview talking about war crime tribunals, stating the outcome of the trials were somewhat new, making defendant General Yamashita accountable not only for his actions but responsible for the criminal actions of his troops. To answer the second question posed, Reel does believe the US is bound by international law.
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
MCU Robert MacNeil in studio setting up background info for segment with Alfred Seidle.
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
DO NOT USE: photo of Alfred Seidl.
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
Robert MacNeil in studio asking Alfred Seidl via satellite & interpreter if he believes that the nations that applied the Nuremberg principles are now bound by them.
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
Various shots as Alfred Seidl responds by stating that all states are bound by the Nuremberg principles. He goes on to say, that on the other hand, nobody can be condemned of an act that was not punishable at the time the act was committed. Seidl goes on to make a second point, only one side of the warring parties was accused at Nuremberg, though both sides performed acts of war that could be seen as crimes against humanity.
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
Robert MacNeil in studio asking Alfred Seidl via satellite if he believes that the Nuremberg principles apply to Vietnam. CU as Alfred Seidl responds by stating yes, the principles do apply.
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
Robert MacNeil in studio asking Telford Taylor for his remarks. CU Taylor following up on arguments, agreeing that there is a degree of folklore regarding Nuremburg. He goes on to talk about the post-Nuremburg amendments made to the Geneva Convention which are relevant to Vietnam.
Nuremberg and Vietnam: Who Is Guilty? - PT5
Robert MacNeil in studio asking Adrian Fisher for his remarks. CU Adrian Fisher reiterating his belief that the Nuremburg principles do apply to Vietnam. He goes on to comment on the Yamashita case. CU response about responsibility from Sir Elwyn Jones.