The Nuremberg Trials held Nazi leaders accountable for their crimes against humanity from "summary" of Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer
The Nuremberg Trials were unprecedented in history, as they aimed to bring to justice the Nazi leaders responsible for the atrocities committed during World War II. These trials were not just about punishing individuals; they were about holding accountable those who had orchestrated and carried out crimes against humanity on a massive scale. The trials marked a turning point in international law, establishing the principle that individuals could be held responsible for their actions, even if they were acting on behalf of a government. The prosecutors at Nuremberg presented evidence of the Nazis' crimes, including the systematic extermination of millions of people in concentration camps, the brutal treatment of prisoners of war, and the aggressive wars waged by Germany. The accused Nazi leaders were given the opportunity to defend themselves, but many of them tried to justify their actions by claiming they were simply following orders. However, the judges at Nuremberg rejec...
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