Daily Archives for 20 November 2013


November 20: Nuremberg Trials Begin

On 20 November 1945, the Nuremberg Trials began in Germany. The trials were conducted to prosecute 23 of the most important military and political leaders of Nazi Germany. The accused included everyone from the commander in chief, to industrial leaders, bankers, and even a radio commentator. The crimes against them included conspiring to commit crimes […]