WWII Interrogation
Japanese Torture
"Interrogation should preferably be conducted in such a manner that the PW is led on to talk. However, when the situation demands speed, methods in which pain is inflicted on the PW may be used as well. In either case, consideration must be given to future use and influences."
- translated from a Japanese interrogation manual |
Nazi Torture
The Nazi's made use of a number of torture and interrogation techniques throughout World War II. Most notable was the threat of imprisonment in concentration camps. Medical experimentation was also common. Some other torture techniques included boiling and crushing hands and feet, hanging by the hands, pulling teeth, removing extremities, and electrocution.
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Allied Torture
"Fisher began to rage ... He put the gun to Schmitz's temporal and called again for another statement. Schmitz said nothing. And then the blows rained down with the gun over his head, the lieutenant hit him several times on the face. With a bloody nose and burst scalp Schmitz was returned to his solitary confinement. Pointner, Witzke and Albrecht had previously been treated with the same methods for many weeks They signed what was presented to them the next day." [in reference to allied torture to force a confession.
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