Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal, Nuremburg, 14 November 1945-1 October 1946, Volume 02

"Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal" by Various is a record of the Nuremberg Trials, a pivotal moment where top Nazi leaders faced justice for their actions during World War II and the Holocaust. This book dives into the difficult legal and ethical questions surrounding the trial, especially the charges of crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The volume presents the start of the trials, from November 1945 to October 1946, focusing on the debate around defendant Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach's health and whether he could be tried even if he wasn't present. The international prosecutors and court officials wrestle with the legal rules and historical importance of the trial, setting up a deep examination of the challenges in holding war criminals accountable after a huge global war.