World War II War Crimes Trials
“Victors' Justice: The War Crimes Trials” was part of the multi-day 2016 International Conference on World War II, titled “1946: Year Zero-Triumph and Tragedy.”
Peter Maguire talked about the legacy of the Nuremberg trials and described how, in the 1950s, the Germans questioned the validity of the se… read more
Peter Maguire talked about the legacy of the Nuremberg trials and described how, in the 1950s, the Germans questioned the validity of the sentences, which often resulted in pardons or paroles. Gerhard Weinberg also talked about the Allied war crimes trials in Asia.
“Victors' Justice: The War Crimes Trials” was part of the multi-day 2016 International Conference on World War II, titled “1946: Year Zero-Triumph and Tragedy.” close
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