S18·E6 The Nuremberg Trials
- Episode
- Season 18, Episode 6
- Air Date
- January 30, 2006
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Directors
- Dave Pearce, Michael Kloft
- Writer
- Dave Pearce
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
A gripping study of the groundbreaking prosecution, which began Nov. 20, 1945, as Nazi Germany's leaders were held accountable for war crimes, infamously blamed on "following orders." Profiled are Hermann Goering, the lead defendant, and Robert Jackson, the U.S. prosecutor. Also: comments from Walter Cronkite, who covered the proceedings; events leading to the trial, which had 21 defendants and eight judges; footage of concentration camps.
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When did Season 18 Episode 6 of American Experience air?
Season 18, Episode 6 ('The Nuremberg Trials') originally aired on January 30, 2006.
How long is Season 18 Episode 6 ('The Nuremberg Trials')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 18 Episode 6?
A gripping study of the groundbreaking prosecution, which began Nov. 20, 1945, as Nazi Germany's leaders were held accountable for war crimes, infamously blamed on "following orders." Profiled are Hermann Goering, the lead defendant, and Robert Jackson, the U.S. prosecutor. Also: comments from Walte...
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