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Holocaust Explainer Videos

What Were the Nuremberg Trials?

Holocaust Explainer Videos

After World War II, several nations collaborated to hold the Nuremberg Trials, aiming to bring Nazi leaders to justice for war crimes, crimes against peace, and crimes against humanity. The main trial, called the International Military Tribunal (IMT), focused on the most prominent war criminals. This video details the historic event, the accused, and the convictions, highlighting how the evidence presented, including documents, photos, and testimony, is crucial to our understanding of the Holocaust.

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