Nazis on trial
Synopsis
24 high-ranking Nazis were charged and tried in Nuremberg for their roles in the Holocaust, marking a historic moment in international law.
Synopsis
Peter Johann recalls his family's deportation to Auschwitz in 1944, where they were murdered. The Nuremberg trials began on November 20, 1945, holding 24 high-ranking Nazis accountable for their roles in the Holocaust. Among the accused were Alfred Rosenberg and Hans Frank, who served as Hitler's deputy in occupied Poland. The trials marked a historic moment, as the Allied powers sought justice for the atrocities committed during the war. The documentary features insights from survivors and family members of those involved in the trials.
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Why Watch
- See the personal stories of victims like Peter Johann.
- Find out how the Nuremberg Trials changed international law.
- Meet Nicholas Frank, son of a major war criminal.
Did You Know
- Six million Jews were killed during the Nazi regime.
- 24 high-ranking Nazis were charged at the Nuremberg Trials.
- Hans Frank, known as the butcher of Poland, was one of the accused.
- The trials began on November 20, 1945, in Nuremberg, Germany.
- Many former Nazis continued to hold positions of authority in Germany after the war.
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How many high-ranking Nazis were charged in the Nuremberg trials?
24 high-ranking Nazis were charged and made to stand trial in Nuremberg.
What was the role of Hans Frank during the Nazi regime?
Hans Frank was Hitler's deputy in occupied Poland and was politically responsible for every murder committed there between 1939 and 1945.
What significant legal precedent did the Nuremberg trials establish?
The Nuremberg trials marked the first time in history that a state's rulers were held personally responsible for their crimes by an international tribunal.
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