After WWII, the Allies seek to hold Germany accountable for its war crimes. Twenty-four high-ranking Nazis, representing various military and civilian sectors, are put on trial for conspiracy, aggression, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The story unfolds through the perspectives of Chief Prosecutor Robert Jackson and Reichsmarshal Hermann Goering, the highest-ranking Nazi defendant, as they navigate the trial's preparation, proceedings, and aftermath.
Aired: Jul 16, 2000
