The 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, crimes against humanity, and genocide. They took place in Nuremberg, Germany, from 1945 to 1946. The trials aimed to establish accountability for the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and the war, setting important legal precedents for international law and human rights. Key figures, including military leaders and government officials, faced charges, and the trials underscored the principle that individuals, including heads of state, could be held responsible for their actions.