Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal, Nuremburg, 14 November 1945-1 October 1946, Volume 16

In this compelling record of the Nuremberg Military Tribunal, listeners are thrust into the tense atmosphere of the courtroom on June 11, 1946, as former Dutch collaborator Arthur Seyss‑Inquart takes the stand. The dialogue captures the meticulous cross‑examination by American counsel Thomas J. Dodd and the fervent defense mounted by German lawyer Gustav Steinbauer, revealing how officials tried to justify policies that led to the deportation and suffering of Dutch Jews.

The transcript lays bare the legal and moral battles waged over documents, chain‑of‑command arguments, and the defendants’ own doubts. As witnesses are questioned about meetings with Hitler, Himmler, and Borman, the proceedings illuminate the complexities of responsibility and the early attempts to hold wartime leaders accountable. Listeners gain a vivid sense of the procedural rigor and human drama that defined one of history’s most pivotal trials.