On 20 November 1945, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in history as 24 prominent Nazi leaders stood trial at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice.
Representing a collaborative effort by the victorious Allied powers—namely the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and France—this unprecedented international tribunal sought to hold these leaders accountable for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and waging aggressive war during World War II.
The proceedings, spearheaded by chief prosecutor Robert H Jackson of the United States, were a landmark demonstration of the global pursuit of justice and the establishment of legal norms that would guide future international law.
Nuremberg symbolised not merely retribution, but a concerted effort to ensure that the horrors inflicted during the war would not be repeated.
