Overview
The Nuremberg Trials were a series of trials held by the Allied Forces of World War II (The United States, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and France) in Nuremberg, Germany. The purpose of the trials was to prosecute the leaders of Nazi Germany and punish them for their crimes against humanity. The Nuremberg Trials signified the final end of the Nazi regime and left a legacy that justice was obtainable no matter how atrocious the crime.
The courthouse the trials were held in is called the Palace of Justice, which is located in Nuremberg, Germany. The trials began on November 20, 1945, and ended on October 1, 1946, lasting for a total of 11 months. 22 individuals were tried. In addition to trying individuals, the International Military Tribune also issued indictments of Nazi organizations such as the SS, the SA, and the High Command of of the German army.