Ribbentrop Testifies on Tripartite Pact Purpose
Ribbentrop characterized the Tripartite Pact with Italy and Japan as a diplomatic measure intended to strengthen Germany's position and discourage United States intervention.
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Cross Examination Tests Ribbentrop Soviet Pact Account
Questions from defence counsel for other defendants and prosecutors tested Ribbentrop's description of the German-Soviet agreements and his part in negotiating their secret provisions.
Maxwell Fyfe Begins Cross Examination of Ribbentrop
British prosecutor David Maxwell-Fyfe began cross-examining Ribbentrop about his diplomatic career, relations with Britain and knowledge of German plans for expansion and war.
Maxwell Fyfe Challenges Ribbentrop on British Intentions
Maxwell-Fyfe challenged Ribbentrop's account of Anglo-German relations and questioned whether he had understood before the war that Britain would resist further German expansion.
Amen Questions Ribbentrop Loyalty to Hitler
American prosecutor John Amen questioned Ribbentrop about his pledge not to create difficulties for Hitler and his willingness to carry out decisions even after voicing disagreement.
French Prosecution Questions Ribbentrop on Occupied Europe
French prosecutor Edgar Faure questioned Ribbentrop about Foreign Office involvement in occupied European territories and the diplomatic administration of German control.
Ribbentrop Cross Examination Concludes
After questioning by British, French, American and Soviet prosecutors, Ribbentrop's extended appearance as a defendant witness came to an end.
Rudenko Questions Ribbentrop on Soviet Invasion Policy
Soviet chief prosecutor Roman Rudenko challenged Ribbentrop over the attack on the Soviet Union and his claim that the invasion should be regarded as preventive rather than aggressive.
Lammers Testifies on Hitler Government Machinery
Lammers explains the Reich Chancellery's role, Hitler's working methods and the transmission of decisions through the Nazi government.
Lammers Returns for Extended Defence Testimony
Lammers continues detailed evidence about cabinet procedure, Hitler's decrees and the functioning of central government under the Nazi dictatorship.
Wielen Testifies on Stalag Luft III Murders
Wielen testifies about the investigation and aftermath of the killing of escaped Allied airmen from Stalag Luft III.
Riecke Testifies on Eastern Food Policy
Riecke answers questions about food administration and agricultural policy in territories occupied by Germany in eastern Europe.
Hoess Testifies about Auschwitz Extermination Operations
Former Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Hoess testifies about mass killing procedures, deportations and the operation of the extermination camp.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Frank testified before the Tribunal about his rule in occupied Poland.
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Appointed General Secretary of the SED, Socialist Unity Party
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Appointed General Secretary of the SED, Socialist Unity Party
Buehler Testifies on General Government
Buehler gives evidence about administration in occupied Poland and the authority exercised within Hans Frank's General Government.
Witness Testimony at Nuremberg
Gisevius testified as a defence witness about opposition circles and the Nazi leadership.
Witness Testimony at Nuremberg
Gisevius testified as a defence witness about opposition circles and the Nazi leadership.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Streicher testified before the Tribunal about his propaganda activities and political career.
Witness Testimony at Nuremberg
Gisevius testified as a defence witness about opposition circles and the Nazi leadership.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Streicher testified before the Tribunal about his propaganda activities and political career.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Schacht testified in his defence about economic policy, rearmament and his break with the Nazi leadership.
Wurzbacher Testifies during Schacht Defence
Wurzbacher appears during Schacht's case and gives evidence concerning economic and financial matters examined by the defence.
May
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Schacht testified in his defence about economic policy, rearmament and his break with the Nazi leadership.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Schacht testified in his defence about economic policy, rearmament and his break with the Nazi leadership.
Hayler Testifies on Wartime Economic Administration
Hayler answers questions about wartime economic administration and the responsibilities of officials working under the Reich Economics Ministry.
Gerhard Wagner Testifies on Naval Command
Wagner gives evidence about German naval command relationships, operational planning and issues raised in the defence of senior admirals.
Godt Testifies on U-Boat Operations
Godt gives evidence about U-boat command, operational orders and naval practices considered during the defence of Doenitz.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Raeder continued his testimony in defence of his conduct and naval command.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Raeder continued his testimony in defence of his conduct and naval command.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Raeder continued his testimony in defence of his conduct and naval command.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Raeder continued his testimony in defence of his conduct and naval command.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Raeder continued his testimony in defence of his conduct and naval command.
Severing Testifies on Pre-Nazi Politics
Severing provides evidence about German political conditions before 1933 and the destruction of democratic institutions under National Socialism.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Schirach testified before the Tribunal concerning his political and wartime activities.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Schirach testified before the Tribunal concerning his political and wartime activities.
Naujocks Testifies on Security Service Operations
Naujocks gives evidence concerning covert Security Service operations and activities carried out by special units before and during the war.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Schirach testified before the Tribunal concerning his political and wartime activities.
Hoepken Testifies during Schirach Defence
Hoepken gives evidence concerning youth administration and political responsibilities examined during Baldur von Schirach's defence.
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