The International Military Tribunal, formed by the Allied states, tried the defendants for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace. Some defendants were sentenced to death, while others received prison terms or were acquitted. The trials are regarded as an important milestone in the development of international criminal law.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Nuremberg Trials?
- The Nuremberg Trials, which began in late 1945, were established in the German city of Nuremberg to try the leading officials of Nazi Germany after the Second World War.
- When did Nuremberg Trials happen?
- 1945 CE