November 20 in American History
Before an international tribunal in Germany, top Nazi leaders were put on trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Led in large part by American prosecutors, Nuremberg established a principle that outlasted the war: that "just following orders" is no defense, and that there are laws above any regime.
In 1945: the Nuremberg trials begin. Before an international tribunal in Germany, top Nazi leaders were put on trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Before an international tribunal in Germany, top Nazi leaders were put on trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Led in large part by American prosecutors, Nuremberg established a principle that outlasted the war: that "just following orders" is no defense, and that there are laws above any regime.
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