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different experiments. But I did not know of them at the time.

Question: During the interrogation on October 23, you said that you, personally, were
opposed to the idea of bacteriological warfare. I am interested in knowing where and when
you expressed this view?

Answer: I did not express this view anywhere after receiving the order of my appointment
to the Kwantung Army. But when in the veterinary school I was opposed to this idea.
However, not being a bacteriologist, nobody considered my opinion.

Question: How do you now look upon your activities in preparing for bacteriological
warfare?

Answer: I think it was very inhuman and I repent of having had anything to do with it. I
repent particularly the fact that under my direction young Japanese committed such atrocities.

Expert Zhukov-Verezhnikov: Are you aware of the fact, accused Takahashi, that glanders
and anthrax microbes cause disease not only in animals but also in human beings.

Answer: Yes, I am.

MORNING SITTING, DECEMBER 28
EXAMINATION OF ACCUSED ONOUE .

State Prosecutor: Accused Onoue.from when and till when did you serve in Detachment
731 and in what capacities?

Accused Onoue: From September 1943 until the capitulation of Japan I served as Chief of
the Mutankiang Branch of Detachment 731.

Question: This branch was given the number 643?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Where were you serving before your appointment to this post?

Answer: Before that I worked in the Water Supply and Prophylaxis Section of the llth
Division, located in the town of Hulin.

Question: What is your speciality?

Answer: Bacteriologist.

Question: Wflat is your education?

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