Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal, Nuremburg, 14 November 1945-1 October 1946, Volume 15

Step into the courtroom of the International Military Tribunal on May 29, 1946, and hear the precise, often frantic exchanges that shaped the historic Nuremberg trials. The audio captures Judge Sir Geoffrey Lawrence’s steady authority as prosecutors and defense attorneys navigate a maze of documents, translations, and procedural hiccups. From the misidentified witnesses to the meticulous cataloguing of evidence, every moment feels like a living snapshot of post‑war justice in action.

Listeners also get a front‑row view of the legal strategies that defined the first major war‑crimes prosecution, including the debate over the relevance of 150 documents presented against industrialist Albert Sauckel. Dr. Robert Servatius’s measured objections and the judge’s insistence on full names for witnesses reveal the human detail behind the grand narrative. The recording preserves the solemn yet procedural rhythm of the trial, offering a rare auditory window into the foundations of modern international law.