Krigsforbrydelser

While reporting on the war in Ukraine, George Butler has created striking and intimate illustrations to introduce us to the people behind the headlines. His drawings, made in a variety of places, from missile-scarred streets to nursing homes, vividly capture stories of family, tragedy and perseverance. These powerful portraits of war and conflict are a timely reminder of the humanity we all share and our universal need for peace. A stunning, illuminating and sensitive look at stories that deserve to be told.

A Segunda Guerra Mundial, um dos eventos mais impactantes da história moderna, é desvendada de forma profunda e abrangente neste livro fascinante. Ao longo das suas páginas, o leitor é conduzido por uma análise multifacetada que explora as origens profundas do conflito, as estratégias das potências envolvidas e as consequências duradouras que moldaram o nosso mundo.

This book is about the 1971 indo pak war and conspiracy. And the beginning of a new era for East Pakistan which later known as bangladesh. The brutality and hinious behaviour by West pakistan to their another continent and the dedication and sacrifices done by Mukti bahini is the main plot of the story.. Arround 25 lakh people were killed and 5 lakhs woman were dead. World media and UN strictly refused to help Bangladesh and restricted India to do any movement but India bravely moved an moment with support of Russia and Israel.

Zgierz is one of the oldest cities in central Poland, with the earliest known mention dating back to 1231. Jews first settled there in the mid-18th century. The town is about 73 miles from Warsaw and nine miles from Lodz. In the years prior to the Second World War, Zgierz was a city of about 40,000 people, of which 5,000 were Jews. About 80% of the Jewish population were employed in the textile industry. The others were involved with trade and business. The pages of this book, Volume II, are a supplement to the first Yizkor book of Zgierz that was published eleven years earlier in 1975. The editors of the first book announced their intention at the time to find a home for the large amount of material that remained unused in their hands. Its chapters brim with memories, stories, and personal testimonies regarding communal life, the town's glorious past, and the horrors of the Holocaust. The book begins with "Chapters of History" followed by an exploration of "Orthodox Zgierz," strongly dominated by Hassidic traditions and culture. Memories abound in the sections that include "Sketches of Personalities and Characters" and "Folklore." The accounts in the section on "Holocaust and Destruction" are a continuation of that section in the first book.

"Unmasking al-Qaeda Role" presents a meticulous exploration of the extremist group's profound influence on the political, social, and military landscapes of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. As one of the most formidable and influential jihadist organizations, al-Qaeda's ideologies and operations have significantly shaped the trajectories of conflicts in these nations, leaving an indelible mark on their histories.Central facets of the book include:Origins and Ideology: A deep dive into the emergence, foundational beliefs, and objectives of al-Qaeda, setting the groundwork for understanding its global ambitions.Afghanistan and the Birthplace of al-Qaeda: Exploration of the group's early days, its relationship with the Taliban, and its role in shaping the Afghan conflict post-Soviet invasion.Iraq After Saddam: Detailed analysis of al-Qaeda's infiltration into Iraq following the U.S. invasion, its evolving strategies, and its transformation into ISIS, resulting in a complex web of insurgency and sectarian violence.Syria's Civil War: Examination of al-Qaeda's infiltration and influence amidst the Syrian uprising, its rivalries with other jihadist factions, and its role in the broader Syrian conflict landscape.Tactics and Strategies: A look into al-Qaeda's evolving modus operandi, including its recruitment techniques, propaganda outlets, and its ability to adapt and regroup in the face of setbacks.Global and Regional Ramifications: Understanding the wider implications of al-Qaeda's actions on international relations, regional alliances, refugee crises, and global counter-terrorism initiatives.The Future of al-Qaeda: Speculative insights into the potential trajectories of al-Qaeda as global dynamics shift, counter-terrorism efforts intensify, and regional conflicts evolve.Combining comprehensive historical research with current events analysis, "Unmasking al-Qaeda Role" offers readers an insightful journey into the complex interplay of extremism, geopolitics, and regional conflict. The book stands as a critical resource for policymakers, security experts, historians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the persistent challenge posed by extremist groups in the quest for regional stability and global peace.

A revelatory eyewitness account of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and heroism of the Ukrainian resistance by Pulitzer Prize finalist Yaroslav Trofimov, the chief foreign-affairs correspondent for The Wall Street Journal.'Reads like a great novel' SEBASTIAN JUNGER'An instant classic' STEVE COLL----Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Yaroslav Trofimov has spent months on end at the heart of the conflict, very often on its front lines. In this authoritative account, he traces the war's decisive moments-from the battle for Kyiv to more recently the gruelling and bloody arm wrestle involving the Wagner group over Bakhmut-to show how Ukraine and its allies have turned the tide against Russia in a modern-day battle of David and Goliath. Putin had intended to conquer Ukraine with a vicious blitzkrieg, in a few short weeks. But in the face of this existential threat, the Ukrainian people fought back, turning what looked like certain defeat into a great moral victory, even as the territorial battle continues to seesaw to this day. This is the story of their epic bravery in the face of almost unthinkable aggression.For Trofimov, this war is deeply personal. He grew up in Kyiv and his family has lived there for generations. He tells the story of how everyday Ukrainian citizens-doctors, computer programmers, businesspeople, and schoolteachers-risked their lives and lost loved ones. At once heart-breaking and inspiring, and combining vivid reportage with expert military analysis and rare insight into the thinking of Ukrainian leadership, Our Enemies Will Vanish tells the riveting story Ukraine's fight for survival and refusal to surrender as it has never been told before.----'An essential first draft' ANNE APPLEBAUM'Essential reading' CLARISSA WARD'Outstanding' PETER FRANKOPAN'Achieves the highest level of war reporting I did not really understand Ukraine until I read Trofimov's account' SEBASTIAN JUNGER, bestselling author of The Perfect Storm 'A stunning work of eyewitness reportage and literary nuance that brings alive both the brutalities of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the war's small absurdities and comic interludes' STEVE COLL, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Ghost Wars 'An essential document for our times' DEXTER FILKINS, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Forever War 'Takes the reader from the corridors of power to frontline trenches. Trofimov's gripping account is full of crisp details' QUENTIN SOMERVILLE, BBC Middle East Correspondent

Justice and War Crimes traces the creation of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) in early 1994 prior to the arrival of the first Prosecutor, Richard Goldstone and his two successors, and details the Tribunal's incredible journey towards its total success. Much of this story has never been told before.It is a personal and unique look at the inner workings of the OTP (from 1994 to 2004), the first international criminal court since Nuremburg.It describes how, faced with the prospects of a complete failure, the OTP brought about the apprehension of every living person indicted by the Tribunal and prevented the outbreak of war in North Macedonia.It follows the murky path created by those who did not want to see NATO becoming involved in the apprehension of indicted war criminals. It outlines how the Kosovo conflict brought about the indictment and prosecution of Slobodan Milosevic, the first political leader of any country to be indicted for genocide.Justice and War Crimes tells the untold story of a pivotal moment in the history of international justice and is a timely reminder of the difficulties and complexities involved in the prosecution of modern war crimes.

June 1941: German troops occupy Bialystok, abruptly overwhelming the city, terrorizing its largely Jewish population and threatening them with annihilation. A young man, Srolke Kot reads a note taped to the outside of the Judenrat door - "RESIST!" With the courage of desperation, 25-year-old Srolke joins the Jewish underground and fights, alongside Jewish partisans and the Red Army, against the Nazis and their collaborators.Khurbn Bialystok - The Destruction of Bialystok is the inspiring story of Jewish defiance and survival in the face of incredible odds.

The Last Ghetto is a social and cultural history of Terezín, or Theresienstadt, a transit ghetto for Central and Western European Jews prior to their deportation for murder in the East. It offers the first analytical case study of a Holocaust victim society that explains human behavior in extremis, and demonstrates how prisoners created new social hierarchies, reshaped their conceptions of family, and developed new loyalties. Based on extensive research in archives around the world and empathetic reading of victim testimonies, this history of everyday life in a prisoner society reveals the many forms of agency and adaptation in Nazi concentration camps and ghettos.

Russerne fyldte en fredelig forstads gader med død. Her er de overlevendes historie.Den aldrende bedstefar kravlede forsigtigt frem og mærkede efter i lommerne. De fire håndgranater lå klar.Ude på vejen hørte han de russiske kampvogne køre forbi. Han kiggede forsigtigt over hegnet og affyrede sin eneste anti-tank raket. Lige bagefter kastede han også sine håndgranater mod kolonnen, men stoppede, da han kom til den sidste. ”Den her gemmer jeg til mig selv,” tænkte han.Bedstefaren Valentins kamp mod russerne var startskuddet på Ruslands besættelse af Butja - en ellers fredelige forstad til Kyiv. Da den ukrainske hær generobrede Butja fandt grufulde videoer vej til mediernes sendeflader. Verden blev vidne til massakren på Æblevej og andre gader i Butja. Det flød med lig, og flere hundrede civile var blevet dræbt af russiske soldater i blodrus. Kvinder var blevet voldtaget. Mød skæbnerne, som blev fanget i den massakre, der vendte op og ned på Vestens forståelse af Vladimir Putins krig imod Ukraine. De overlevende fortæller hele historien om den månedlange besættelse. Om vold og overgreb. Om død og tilfældighed. Om håb og befrielse.

"A study of the stalled/non-existent process of legally reckoning with the 1965 state-sponsored genocide in Indonesia"--

Ce livre propose une exploration complète de l'histoire influente, des idéologies et de l'évolution de l'identité de l'un des principaux partis politiques des États-Unis. S'intéressant à ses origines, au milieu du XIXe siècle, en tant que mouvement anti-esclavagiste, il retrace la trajectoire du Parti républicain à travers des étapes importantes, des changements idéologiques et des personnages clés qui ont façonné son histoire. Fondé par des militants antiesclavagistes opposés à l'expansion de l'esclavage, le parti républicain s'est imposé comme une force redoutable dans la politique américaine, culminant avec l'élection du président Abraham Lincoln et la préservation de l'Union pendant la guerre de Sécession. Dès sa création, le parti a attiré une coalition diversifiée de protestants du Nord, de professions libérales, de fermiers et d'anciens esclaves noirs, se positionnant comme le champion de la réforme économique et du libéralisme classique. L'ouvrage explore également le rôle du parti républicain dans l'élaboration de la politique américaine, de sa domination au lendemain de la guerre civile à ses interactions avec le parti démocrate, en passant par l'impact des décisions de justice sur les questions sociales. Grâce à une analyse perspicace et à un contexte historique, ce livre explore l'attrait du Parti républicain auprès des différentes catégories d'électeurs, ses relations avec divers groupes d'intérêt et sa position sur des domaines politiques clés tels que la déréglementation, la réforme fiscale, les droits sur les armes à feu et les dépenses militaires. Que vous soyez un passionné de politique, un étudiant de l'histoire américaine ou simplement curieux de l'évolution de la politique américaine, ce livre offre une exploration captivante et informative de l'héritage riche et diversifié du Grand Old Party.

International humanitarian icon and bestselling author General Roméo Dallaire guides readers on a crucial and inspiring journey from past wars through post-modern conflict toward a vision of lasting peace.In The Peace, Roméo Dallaire shows us the past, present and future of war through the prism of his own life. Trained in classic warfare during the Cold War era of mutual deterrence, Dallaire in good faith commanded the UN’s peacekeeping mission for Rwanda in 1994, only to see the country abandoned and descend into the hell of genocide. The battered, tortured warrior who emerged from that catastrophe grew determined to help repair the new world disorder—to prevent genocide, abolish the use of child soldiers, and find ways to intervene in, even prevent, conflicts in defence of humanity. And so Dallaire helped advance the doctrines of Responsibility to Protect and the Will to Intervene only to witness those initiatives falter because of the same old power politics, national self-interest and general indifference that had allowed the genocide in Rwanda to unfold unchecked. In his final act, Dallaire has become a warrior working towards a better future in which those old paradigms are rejected and replaced. In The Peace he calls out the elements that undermine true security because they reinforce the dangerous, self-interested belief that “balance” of power and truces are the best we can do. Too often we say we are “at peace” because the bombs are falling elsewhere and we, ourselves, are not under attack. Dallaire shows us a path, instead, to what he calls “the peace,” a state where, above all else, humanity values the ties that bind us and the planet together—and acts accordingly. This book is the cri de coeur of a warrior who has been to hell and back and hopes to help guide us to a better place.

This book is a journey that transcends time and space, connecting the war-ravaged lands of Bosnia in the early 1990s to the battle-scarred landscapes of Ukraine from 2014 and onwards. In these pages, I share my unusual experiences as a team leader sent to Ukraine in March 2014 by a global organization once regarded as a surrogate for an international peacekeeping mission. What happened was a chain of events that forever changed me; an embroidery made with the threads of friendship, fear, hope, and a genuine quest for peace.

"Battle Studies: Ancient and Modern Battle" is a seminal military history book written by Charles Ardant du Picq, a colonel in the French Army who was killed in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War. The book is divided into two main parts. In the first part, Ardant du Picq discusses the psychological and emotional aspects of warfare, such as courage, fear, and morale. The second part of the book examines the tactics and organization of ancient armies, with a focus on the Roman legions. Ardant du Picq draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient history to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different types of units, such as infantry and cavalry, and to offer insights into the tactics and strategies that were most effective in ancient warfare. The final section of the book focuses on modern warfare and the challenges faced by modern armies. Moreover, "Battle Studies: Ancient and Modern Battle" is a highly influential work that offers valuable insights into the nature of warfare and the factors that contribute to success or failure in battle.

«Multidisciplinary and comparative, Camps of Transit, Sites of Memory brings new materials and approaches to the study of Fascist, wartime and postwar concentration and transit camps in Italy, as well as their legacies. An essential volume for the continuing study of this complex subject.»(Professor Mia Fuller, University of California, Berkeley)Camps and places of transit assume relevance in certain contexts and in relation to specific events of the contemporary age: from genocide to voluntary or forced migration, from camps for prisoners of war to the management of refugees in conflicts or catastrophes. In the phases of transition to normality that follow such events, places of transit can be used for different, sometimes opposing purposes, such as the control and/or elimination of certain social groups, or as the protection of persons for humanitarian aims.This volume investigates the relationship between camps and places of transit from three main perspectives: the history of transit camps in various countries and times; the relationship between such spaces, whose architectural characterization is fragile and difficult to recognize, and the great memorial and symbolic relevance of them; and, finally, the concepts of transit and camp, and changes in the meaning of such places and the memorial and educational practices related to them.With contributions by Antonis Antoniou, John R. Barruzza, Chiara Becattini, Vando Borghi, Matteo Cassani Simonetti, Francesco Delizia, Robert S. C. Gordon, Ivano Gorzanelli, Hans-Christian Jasch, Borbála Klacsmann, Andrea Luccaroni, Marco Minardi, Roberta Mira, Elena Pirazzoli, Francesca Rolandi, Laurence Schram, Claudio Sgarbi, Andrea Ugolini and Riki Van Boeschoten.

Written in December 2022, this text is based on a lecture given earlier at the invitation of the Institute of Palestine Studies. Since then, the relationship between Israel and India has deepened further and atrocities have skyrocketed in both countries. On 5 April 2023, Israeli forces stormed Al Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem and attacked worshippers inside. At the same time, Israel is facing internal turmoil in a battle between a diverse group, including those who think the current settler colony is a democratic nation and want things to remain as they are, and those who stand even further to the right. Significantly, the BJP, India's ruling party, supports the latter. This book is about Hindutva, the ideology which drives the Hindu-supremacist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Zionism, the ideology of the Israeli apartheid state. In this era of rising fascism, these two remarkably similar ideologies are crucially important in cementing the economic and military alliance between two of the world's most repressive right-wing states - while helping to legitimize them in cultural arenas. Israel is, of course, a settler colonial state, but it is also, like India, a fascist state, not only because of 'the extremist parties that [are] part of the government' but also because of 'their enablers - Netanyahu and his chauvinistic Likud party which long strove for a Jewish state dominating both sides of the Jordan River.' In the words of Marwan Bishara, Netanyahu is 'the godfather of modern Israeli fascism.' This essay focuses primarily on Hindutva, discussing Zionism mainly to highlight its similarities, links and increasing alliances with Hindutva.

Der zivile "Schachtmeister" Paul Marek wurde von dem französischen Militärtribunal in Rastatt als Kriegsverbrecher zum Tode verurteilt. Nur durch das couragierte Plädoyer seiner Verteidigerin wurde die Todesstrafe in 20 Jahre Haft mit Zwangsarbeit umgewandelt. Diese Freiheitsstrafe verbüßte Marek in der JVA Wittlich, dem sogenannten "Kriegsverbrechergefängnis".

Über die NS-Prozesse in Osteuropa in den 1960er Jahren und den Stellenwert des Holocaust darinEtwa 15 Jahre nach Kriegsende kam es in vielen Staaten des Ostblocks zu einer zweiten Welle von Gerichtsverfahren gegen NS-Verbrecher, die anderen Logiken folgte als die Prozesse unmittelbar nach Kriegsende. Auf dem Höhepunkt des Kalten Krieges in den 1960er Jahren verpflichteten die Prozesse einerseits zu einer Zusammenarbeit zwischen Ost und West, andererseits waren sie bestimmt durch die Abwehrhaltung gegenüber dem jeweiligen Gegner im Systemkonflikt. Innerhalb des Ostblocks sollte durch ein abgestimmtes Vorgehen auf der internationalen Bühne Einigkeit demonstriert werden, gleichzeitig führten nationale Interessen zu je eigenen Wegen in der Strafverfolgung. Die in diesem Band zusammengetragenen Aufsätze widmen sich der Geschichte der Strafprozesse zu nationalsozialistischen Verbrechen in Ungarn, der DDR, Polen, der Tschechoslowakei und der Sowjetunion nach der »Tauwetterphase« und fragen nach den Voraussetzungen und Eigenheiten dieser Verfahren. Welche Regeln galten für die Prozesse? Welche Ziele verfolgten sie? Und nicht zuletzt: Welchen Stellenwert hatte der Holocaust bei der Aufklärung der Verbrechen?Der Band erscheint vollständig in englischer Sprache.__________On the Nazi trials in Eastern Europe in the 1960s and the place of the Holocaust in them.About 15 years after the end of the war, a second wave of trials against Nazi criminals occurred in many Eastern Bloc states, which followed a different logic than the ones immediately after the war. At the height of the Cold War in the 1960s, the trials on the one hand obliged cooperation between East and West, on the other hand they were determined by the defensive attitude towards the respective opponent in the system conflict. Within the Eastern bloc, unity was to be demonstrated through a coordinated approach on the international stage, while at the same time national interests led to their own paths in criminal prosecution. The essays collected in this volume are devoted to the history of criminal trials on National Socialist crimes in Hungary, the GDR, Poland, Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union after the "thaw" and ask about the preconditions and peculiarities of these proceedings. What rules applied to the trials? What goals did they pursue? And last but not least: What significance did the Holocaust have in the clarification of the crimes?

Blev loven som de mandlige landssvigere dømtes efter reelt mildnet i 1946, eller var det en skrøne? Påvirkede dødsdommene og henrettelserne ved krigsforbryderdomstolen i Nürnberg de danske medier? I dette andet bind, om de danske avisers håndtering af de dømte mandlige landssvigere, ser vi på nogle af de 7.000 domme der faldt i 1946. Med straffe fra 30 dages hæfte til fængsel på livstid var spændvidden i dommene stor. Og så var der lige dødsdommene. Vi ser på den til tider aggressive debat mellem tilhængerne og modstanderne af retsopgøret, hvor der fremkom udtalelser som ”Gudskelov for Scavenius” eller ”Han blev desværre ikke likvideret”.

The Ukraine-Russia Conflict - is an in-depth analysis of one of the most significant conflicts of our time. From its origins in the political upheaval of the Euromaidan protests to the ongoing military tensions in the Donbass region, this book explores the many facets of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.With chapters examining the geopolitical, historical, and cultural context of the conflict, as well as the technological and cyber warfare dimensions, this book offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the conflict. The book also explores the impact of the conflict on human rights, including reports of torture and unlawful detention, and the response of the international community.Drawing on a range of sources and perspectives, "The Ukraine-Russia Conflict" provides a thorough analysis of the ongoing crisis and the challenges and opportunities it presents for peace and stability in the region. This book will be essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this important conflict and its impact on the world today.

Nagieb Khaja har rejst bag Vestens linjer i Afghanistan, og i mødet med folket, forstår man Talibans sejr.Den 12-årige afghanske dreng stod omkranset af Kunar-regionens flotte bjerge, hvor ekkoet fra vildfarne missiler kort forinden havde sprængt idyllen. ”Min far og mor blev dræbt. Mine to brødre, to søstre, niecer, to svigerinder. Alle blev dræbt,“ fortalte drengen, som gav amerikanerne skylden. Nagieb Khaja kiggede på drengen og tænkte, at han stod over for endnu en kommende Talibankriger.Mødet med drengen fandt sted i 2007 og er en af de mange samtaler med lokale, som den dansk-afghanske journalist har på sin færd rundt i Afghanistan gennem to årtiers krig og modløshed.De farlige rejser på egen hånd har givet ufiltrerede fortællinger om de mange ofre for Vestens våben. Nagieb Khaja har også lagt øre til lokales historier om korruption, brutalitet og narkotika blandt afghanske politifolk.Men turene bag Vestens linjer fik Nagieb Khaja kidnappet af Taliban og tilbageholdt af afghanske sikkerhedsstyrker. Efter knap tyve års krig regerer Taliban igen, og Nagieb Khaja er ikke i tvivl om hvorfor. De lokale afghanere i landområderne opfattede dem som DE MINDST ONDE. Bogen er en opdateret og revideret 3. version af Historien der ikke bliver fortalt.

This book from 1940, translated here into English, is the story of a survivor of the September 1939 Death March of Lowicz. The events recounted here stand symbolically for the experiences of any and all of the many thousands of ethnic German victims of Polish persecution before and at the beginning of World War Two.Erhard Wittek's book is no doubt one of the most moving accounts of this tragedy ever written. What you will see in these pages are not only the unfathomable depths that human beings can sink to, but also composure and greatness of soul in the face of a fate worse than death.