Socratic circle What is the proper punishment for Japanese soldiers and German soldiers who committed war crimes before and during WWII?
Topic: What is the proper punishment for Japanese soldiers and German soldiers who committed war crimes before and during WWII? Avenues of thought/starting points: A. Define war crimes B. Difference (re. responsibility, guilt, etc.) between leaders and soldiers on the ground > To what extent are an individual’s actions excused if they are just “following orders”? C. Has this happened anywhere else in history, by anyone else? How were soldiers punished—or not? D. What differences do we see in the crimes committed between Germany and Japan? What differences are there in awareness and punishment? >>>Please prepare one page of notes over this topic prior to the circle.