Why were military leaders and civilians in japan put on trial after world war ii? ...

a. they had stolen money from the military ...

b. they had mistreated prisoners ...

c. they refused to give up their power ...

d. they planned a revolt against the us.

The closest answer among the options is b. they had mistreated prisoners.

The trial was categorized into three depending on the degree of committed crimes in other countries. It was based on the military leaders who instigated and conspired to do war, the violence executed, and inhumane acts.