Nazi War Crimes Tribunal

The Nazi War Crimes Tribunal, formally known as the Nuremberg Trials, was a series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany. These trials began in 1945 and aimed to hold individuals accountable for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity committed during the Holocaust and the war. The tribunals established important legal precedents regarding international law and the responsibility of individuals for their actions during wartime, emphasizing that following orders does not absolve one of guilt. The Nuremberg Trials set a standard for future war crime prosecutions around the world.