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Various |
| Title |
Trial of the major war criminals before the International Military Tribunal, Nuremburg, 14 November 1945-1 October 1946, volume 17
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Unknown, 1947.
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| Note |
v. 1. Official documents; v. 2-22. Proceedings; v. 23. Chronological index, subject index; v. 24. Document index, name index, and errata; v. 25-42. Documents and other material in evidence.
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| Note |
Trial against H.W. Göring, R. Hess, J. von Ribbentrop, R. Ley, W. Keitel, E. Kaltenbrunner, A. Rosenberg, H. Frank, W. Frick, J. Streicher, W. Funk, H. Schacht, G. Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, K. Dönitz, E. Raeder, B. von Schirach, F. Sauckel, A. Jodl, M. Bormann, F. von Papen, A. Seyss-Inquart, A. Speer, C. von Neurath, and H. Fritzsche, individually and as members of any groups or organizations to which they belonged.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
John Routh PM, Cindy Beyer, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal" is a historical account published in the late 1940s. This volume documents the proceedings from the Nuremberg Trials, focusing on the military and political leaders of Nazi Germany who were prosecuted for war crimes. The text outlines the trial structure, highlights the defense arguments presented by various defendants, and delves into the complexities of justice in the aftermath of World War II. The opening portion of this comprehensive account introduces readers to the courtroom dynamics during the trial, showcasing the interactions between the judges, counsel, and defendants. The section features defense counsel Dr. Otto Nelte, representing Defendant Konstantin von Neurath, as they navigate the legal complexities and allegations levied against the accused regarding the treatment of Czechs during the occupation. Through a series of questions, the tribunal seeks clarification on various charges, ranging from administrative actions to accusations of cultural suppression and oppressive governance. This initial glimpse sets the stage for an engaging exploration of legal proceedings that define a significant moment in history, reflecting on themes of accountability, justice, and the human consequences of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
KZ: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Law of nations
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| Subject |
Göring, Hermann, 1893-1946 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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| Subject |
Nuremberg Trial of Major German War Criminals, Nuremberg, Germany, 1945-1946
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| Subject |
War crime trials -- Germany -- Nuremberg
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71899 |
| Release Date |
Oct 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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