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Henry Wirz trial
Wirz was captured by James H. Wilson, and was kept in Wilson's quarters until the trial date was set ... James H. Wilson, and was kept in Wilson's quarters until the trial date was set.The trial of Henry Wirz took place on August 23, 1865. While on trial he was being tried for thirteen counts of murder, ... nd battery, torture and other offences against the United States during the Civil War. Not only was Wirz the first person to be prosecuted for war crimes by the United States he was the only person fr ...
Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Cases