The three countries would continue their close co-operation and joint warfare planning into the period after hostilities had ceased to maintain peace and encourage prosperity.

The Chinese Ambassador signed the declaration during the conference. The declaration outlined the principles for a comprehensive system of international co-operation and security, including all peace-loving nations. It was decided to establish a European Advisory Commission in London to consider European questions. There was to be a further Advisory Committee on Italy, including representatives from Greece, Yugoslavia and France. The Allied governments wanted democracy to be restored in Italy and fascism to be eradicated. They wanted the Italian people to determine their own form of government. The ministers also desired Austria’s independence but would take account of how much Austria had contributed to its liberation, particularly in view of its arms production for Germany. They furthermore declared that German war criminals would be returned and face justice in the countries in which they committed their crimes.

The Four Great Powers are said to be united in their quest to create future peace and security with a worldwide organisation, the United Nations. They will continue hostilities against the Axis powers until their unconditional surrender. It is said to thwart Hitler’s hopes for disunity. The German people are becoming aware that Germany has no prospect of winning the war.

A statement on Italy, and declarations on international security and Austria are included, as well as a declaration on war crimes. With evidence of mass murders and executions in several countries, including by retreating armies, the three Allies, on behalf of the 32 United Nations, declare that Germans involved in war crimes will be returned and tried in the country where their crime was committed. Those committing crimes in more than one country will be judged jointly by the Allied governments.

This is a warning shot to those who have not committed any war crimes, so that they do not become complicit in the Nazis’ attempt to prolong the war and postpone their day of reckoning.
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