Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal Nuremburg 14 November 1945-1 October 1946 Volume 09

Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal Nuremberg (14 November 1945 - 1 October 1946) Volume 9 is part of the official record of the Nuremberg Trials documenting the legal proceedings against prominent Nazi officials following World War II. This volume contains detailed transcripts of the trial sessions focusing on the legal arguments evidence and testimonies presented by both the prosecution and the defense. The tribunal was held to prosecute individuals for their involvement in war crimes crimes against humanity and crimes against peace including atrocities such as the Holocaust forced labor and the waging of aggressive wars.In addition to documenting the court proceedings Volume 9 also includes the final judgments rendered by the tribunal which resulted in various sentences ranging from execution by hanging to long-term imprisonment. This volume is significant in its role in establishing key legal precedents in international law setting the stage for future war crimes tribunals and promoting the concept of individual responsibility for actions taken during wartime. It highlights the historical and legal importance of the Nuremberg Trials in advancing the cause of justice for the victims of Nazi aggression and establishing the framework for prosecuting war crimes on the global stage.