Watch Nuremberg, 1949

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. COMPILATION DOCUMENTARY: Consists of footage from German films documenting Nazi personalities and activities; film shot during the trials including testimony and statements from defendants, prosecuting attorneys, judges, and witnesses. The story of the rise and fall of Nazism; contains flashbacks to a variety of Nazi crimes against humanity. Europe 1945, panorama of war devestation: buildings and cities laying in waste, people in hunger and despair; November 21, 1945, Nuremberg, Palace of Justice, seating of the International Military Tribunal; chief prosecutor, presents Count 1 of the indictment a conspiracy to commit war crimes, and crimes against peace and humanity; Joseph Goebbels at desk; Hans G. testifies concerning his investigation of the Reichstag fire; Germany embarks on a policy to strengthen its military. Spring 1936: German troops invade the Rhineland; Guido Schmidt testifies concerning Hitler's decision to annex Austria; Gen. Alfred Jodl testifies regarding Hitler's decision to invade Czechoslovakia.

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