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Highlights from the Direct and Cross-Examination of Herman Goering in the Nuremberg Trial (Classics of the Courtroom Vol. VII)

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Hermann Goering was a 260 pound morphine-addicted slob when he surrendered to the Americans in May, 1945... a "fat mountain of goo." Yet in the Nuremberg courtroom, Goering had reduced down to 180 pounds, was drug free and put up a brilliant defense. There is no doubt Goering was the star of that courtroom, more than holding his own against the chief American prosecutor, Robert Jackson.

This book gives some of the highlights of the repartee between the evil but outwardly "genial" Goering and the hapless Jackson. Ultimately, of course, Goering's complicity in Nazi atrocities sentenced him to death, but he was able to electrify the court prior to cheating the hangman. An interesting book, but only for those with the necessary background on the trials and Goering himself.

There is nothing revealing in his responses. He denies everything. What value is this? How is it interesting? It isnt . Unless you want to read (over and over )- "I didnt do it", "I cant remember" , "I dont know", "I dont recall seeing that", "I dont remember saying that". Read those quotes 200 times: there-now you have read the book.

Have you ever wondered how the top ranking German officials tried to squirm out of taking responsibility for the Holocaust. Read how a panel of representatives from four countries grilled Herman Goering, a man largely responsible for many of the atrocities committed during that horrific period of time. Some of the responses on the part of Goering will surprise you. This one is very interesting.