Iwane Matsui

"Prince Asaka had joined the army only about ten days before its entry into Nanking and in view of the short time he was connected with this army I do not think he can be held responsible. I would say …"

"The China Incident has resulted in massive loss of life through the mutual killing of neighboring friends. This is the greatest tragedy of the last one thousand years. Nevertheless this is a holy war …"

"I am confident that the day is not far distant when the light of peace shine again."

"The Tribunal is satisfied that Matsui knew what was happening. He did nothing, or nothing effective to abate these horrors. He did issue orders before the capture of the city enjoining propriety of co…"

"Japan will not abandon the fight for the Philippines even if Tokyo should be reduced to ashes!"

"The Japanese army is now prepared to use every means within its power to subdue its opponents. The objectives of the Japanese Expeditionary Forces are, as clearly set forth in statements issued by the…"

"Orderly discipline and morale within an army was the responsibility of the Division Commander."

"There's no solution except to break the power of Chiang Kai-shek by capturing Nanking. That is what I must do."