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Controversy Surrounding Historical Photos of War
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The photo of the beheading of an Australian commando in WWII that has caused controversy was taken at the request of the Japanese officer who was conducting the execution. The practice of taking pictures of executions and war crimes was not uncommon, but it raises ethical questions about the act of preserving these moments in history.
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