World War II: History on Trial
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World War II: History on Trial

Premiered 2026-04-02 1 season 6 eps

As World War II ended and the full scale of its atrocities came to light, the world faced a pressing question: who would be held accountable? This documentary series explores the global pursuit of justice in the aftermath of humanity’s most devastating conflict.

Last Episode Aired 2026-04-02
S1E6 — Nuremberg's Legacy

The final chapter moves on to the trial of Adolf Eichmann in 1961 and other belated actions against war criminals. It shows how these trials revived the Nuremberg ideal and ultimately contributed to the establishment of permanent international tribunals and the modern legal framework against genocide and war crimes.

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Jessica Douglas-Henry
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