Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal, Nuremburg, 14 November 1945-1 October 1946, Volume 01

"Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal" is a historical account published in the late 1940s. This monumental text serves as an official record of the Nuremberg Trials, where major German war criminals were prosecuted for their roles in World War II, detailing the various charges against high-ranking Nazi officials. It aims to provide an authentic text for history, documenting not only the trials but also the broader implications of justice for war crimes. The opening of this volume outlines the formation and jurisdiction of the International Military Tribunal, which took place in Nuremberg from November 1945 to October 1946. It introduces the roles of the tribunal’s members, prosecutors, and defendants, highlighting key figures such as Hermann Göring and Rudolf Hess. The text also sets the stage for the Trial by presenting the legal documents and agreements that established the Tribunal, including the Charter detailing the tribunal's powers and the types of crimes, such as war crimes, crimes against peace, and crimes against humanity, that would be addressed during the proceedings.