Nuremberg – A Fair Trial?

The Nuremberg War Trial: A Dangerous Precedent?

Charles E. Wyzanski, Jr., a Judge of the United States District Court for Massachusetts, offers a critical analysis of the Nuremberg War Trial, arguing that while the defendants deserve punishment, the theory and procedure of the trial raise significant legal and political concerns.

Core Contention

• The Nuremberg trial is the most significant and debatable event since World War II's end.

• Supporters view it as the first effective recognition of world law to punish war initiators and those who conduct war