Trial of the major war criminals before the International Military Tribunal, Nuremburg, 14 November 1945-1 October 1946, volume 18

The volume brings you into the heart of the International Military Tribunal that tried senior Nazi officials after World II. Listeners hear the measured exchanges of judges, prosecutors, and defense counsel as they grapple with questions of duty, obedience, and criminal responsibility. The opening session sets a sober tone, noting absent defendants and procedural orders that frame the courtroom drama.

Through the detailed arguments of figures like Dr. Otto Nelte, the record explores the defense that strict military obedience can excuse participation in illegal orders. The dialogue reveals how the tribunal weighed personal conscience against the demands of hierarchy, offering a rare glimpse into the legal reasoning that shaped post‑war justice. For anyone fascinated by legal history, moral philosophy, or the human dimensions of historic trials, this authentic transcript offers a compelling, unembellished listening experience.