Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal Nuremburg 14 November 1945-1 October 1946 Volume 10

Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal Nuremberg (14 November 1945 - 1 October 1946) Volume 10 contains the proceedings and judgments from the final stages of the Nuremberg Trials focusing on the trial of top Nazi leaders. This volume includes detailed records of the court sessions the charges brought against the accused and the closing statements of both the prosecution and defense. It outlines the legal arguments made during the trials focusing on the major charges of war crimes crimes against humanity and crimes against peace that were brought against figures such as Hermann Göring Rudolf Hess and others.The volume also documents the verdicts and sentences for the defendants which ranged from death sentences to long-term imprisonment as well as the legal reasoning behind the tribunal's decisions. It reflects the broader historical significance of the Nuremberg Trials marking a major milestone in international law by establishing a precedent for holding individuals accountable for crimes committed during war. By setting these legal standards the tribunal helped lay the groundwork for future international justice systems and reinforced the principle that individuals not just states could be held responsible for actions that violated human rights and international norms.