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Auschwitz was a Nazi death camp in which Jews were systematically murdered, only one significant example of the crimes committed by Nazi Germany.

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Images of Nuremberg trials in progress

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Hess Rudolf, a deputy Hitler and leader of the Nazi party, was convicted of crimes against peace and was thus sentenced to life in prison.

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The trials occurred in Nuremberg, Germany from November 20, 1945 to October 1, 1946, and convicted 22 prominent Nazis figures for their crimes. Punishments included time in prison, life in prison, or death by hanging, however, some were found innocent and were acquitted. Twelve were sentenced to death for their crimes.

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The Nuremberg Trials were designed to punish the Nazi's for their inhumane actions and crimes during WWII. Although approximately 5,000 Nazi's were tried, the Nuremberg Trials were specifically made to bring high ranking officials to justice.

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What made these Trials so significant was the fact that it was not only an event punishing those who committed evil, but they also set a precedent for future crimes of war and genocide.

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Initially, Allies needed to establish laws since the laws of each nation weren't consistent. As a result, the Allies decided on three main crimes committed by the Nazis, which included, crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Not all Nazis were convicted of all three.

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What happened leading up to the Nuremberg Trials?

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What happened leading up to the Nuremberg Trials?

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After the defeat in Germany, Allies occupied Germany and outlawed Nazism. Many Nazi's fled to South America, but were pursued, and later captured and tried at the Nuremberg Trials.