The Nuremberg Trials, held between 1945 and 1946, brought leading officials of Nazi Germany before an international tribunal to answer for crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. For the first time, individuals—not just nations—were held accountable under international law. The trials set a powerful precedent for justice, exposing the full extent of the atrocities committed and laying the foundations for modern human rights and international criminal courts. Video source: