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war crimes
- Acts committed by soldiers or government officials, either in the course of a war or in bringing on a war, that violate the customs of warfare. Examples of war crimes include atrocities committed against civilians ( see My Lai massacre ) and the mistreatment of prisoners of war. After World War II , twenty-two Nazi leaders were tried at Nuremberg by the victorious Allies , and twelve were sentenced to death for war crimes. ( See Nuremberg trials .)
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