Question

Why would trying some of Japan’s top military leaders for war crimes trials help accomplish the overall goal of demilitarizing Japan?

A. It would cause Japan to stop fighting and surrender.
B. It would force Japanese soldiers to turn in their guns.
C. It would weaken the prestige of Japan’s military.

Answer 1

All of these answers have merit, but I think C is the correct answer. If the top military leaders, whom of which represent the Imperial Army and Navy were to be put on trial for war crimes, than they are without an integral part of their forces and direction. And they could not rise back up again militarily if they did not have military leaders to begin with. 

Answer 2

Trying the top military officers of Japan served to reduce the prestige of the military force of the Japanese.

Why Japan's Top Military Leaders were put on trial after WW2

The leaders of Japan's Military had mistreated American and allied prisoners.

The prisoners were beaten, starved, and abused. In some cases, they were forced to work in mines and or war-related factories.

This was a direct violation of the Geneva Conventions hence the need for the trial. The correct answer, thus, is  C.

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