Nuremberg: Today in history: Nuremberg trials begin, bringing Nazi leaders and war criminals to justice

Nuremberg: Today in history: Nuremberg trials begin, bringing Nazi leaders and war criminals to justice

On this day in 1945, a groundbreaking chapter in the pursuit of justice unfolded as the Nuremberg trials commenced in Germany. Twenty-four high-ranking Nazis faced an international tribunal comprised of representatives from the United States, the Soviet Union, France, and Great Britain. The trials, the first of their kind in history, aimed to hold individuals … Read more