Tripartite Agreement

"Decision made by the Conference of the Prime Minister and the Minister of War, the Navy and Foreign Affairs, September 4, 1940. Strengthening of the Japan-Germany-Italy Axis." As reasoning, this statement states "The trends towards the strengthening of collaboration among Japan, Germany and Italy have lately become very pronounced, and it is believed that now the time is ripe for speedy initiation of conversations among the three countries on this mater. It is accordingly proposed to commence negotiations, in accordance with the under-mentioned Basic Principles, with Germany, to start with." This agreement promotes cooperation "by all possible means in the establishment of a New Order in Europe and Asia.

Detailed timeline of Japan's plans for aggressive warfare prior to 6 September 1941. Includes exhibit and record numbers of corresponding evidence to suppor the timeline. Individuals mentioned include: HASHIMOTO, KIDO, OTT, KONOYE, MATSUOKA, OKAWA, OIKAWA, HOSHINO, KAWADA, TOJO, FUKI, SUZUKI, MITSUCHI, ISHII, WEIZSACZKER, KURUSU, ITAGAKI, OSHIMA, RIBBENTROP, NOMURA, HULL, MUTO, OKA, YAMAMOTO, SHIMADA, NAGANO, SHIRATORI, HITLER, SUGIYAMA, TOYODA, TANAKA.

Lengthy document prepared by prosecuting attorneys outlining the evidence (including documents and exhibit numbers) relevant to the case the prosecution built against Japan regarding their relations with Germany and Italy. Volume V discusses the Tripartite Pact specifically focusing on the collaboration between Japan, Germany and Italy under the provisions of the Tripartite Pact. Gives a detailed sequence of events, including communication, between the three countries. Includes underlines and mark-up highlighting important parts of the document for the IPS.

This document lays out in detail the prosecution's case, in introductory form, regarding the Japan-German-Italian collaboration plan of a conspiracy to wage wars of aggression in violation of international law and treaty obligations . . . as early as 1931. Lengthy introductory paper citing specific examples from entered evidence. Note: Ends on page 86 although would it appears that the text should continue.