Category: The Nuremberg Trials

The Lack of Preparation for War Crimes Investigations

Written by Dr Robert Sherwood
April 10, 2023

Introduction Many historians and students of World War II are fully aware that the Nuremberg Trials (IMT) are painted as a shining example of the four victorious Allies working together in ‘perfect harmony’. Numerous books, … Keep reading

The Lesser Known Twelve ‘Nuremberg Trials’

Written by Hannah Randall
November 24, 2021

The Nuremberg trial, held in 1946, was unique at the time. It persecuted 24 of the most important and high-profile figures of the Third Reich. It was also the first international tribunal to be used … Keep reading

Nuremberg: The Changing Meanings of a City

Written by Dr Chelsea Sambells and Hannah Randall
November 15, 2021

Continuing our blog series on Nuremberg, our Travelling Historians, Hannah and Chelsea, are exploring what the city means in terms of its history and legacy. CS: So Nuremberg, a city we have both visited – … Keep reading

Nuremberg: The International Military Tribunal

Written by Dr Alexander von Lünen
November 10, 2021

On 20 November 1945 Soviet judge Major General Iona Nikitchenko opened the first session of the “International Military Tribunal” (IMT, a.k.a. the “Nuremberg Trial”) in the Palace of Justice in the German city of Nuremberg … Keep reading

Unsung Heroes of Justice: The Translators and Interpreters of the Nuremberg Trials

Written by Dr Chelsea Sambells
November 2, 2021

Over the course of November, we will commemorate and explore the legacy of the Nuremberg Trials through a series of blogs. These trials – which persecuted 22 high ranking Nazis for war crimes – had … Keep reading

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