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The Nuremberg Trials: Justice After the Holocaust
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Nuremberg Trials of 1945-1946, where leading Nazis were prosecuted for crimes against humanity. They discuss the legal foundations laid by the London Charter, the key defendants like Hermann Göring and Albert Speer, and the challenges of establishing the tribunal. The episode covers the use of documentary evidence, including the 'Nazi Conspiracy and Aggression' volumes, and the controversial verdicts that shaped international law. Lucas explains the significance of the 'crimes against humanity' charge and the precedent set for…
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