Nuremberg Trials

The Nuremberg Trials were a series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes. From 1945 to 1946, judges from the Allied powers examined evidence of atrocities, including genocide and crimes against humanity. Key figures, such as Hermann Göring, defended their actions by claiming they were following orders. The trials established the principle that individuals, including heads of state, could be held accountable for such crimes, setting a precedent for international law and human rights. The Nuremberg Trials are considered a landmark moment in the pursuit of justice after war.