The Nuremberg Nazi War Crimes Trial (Headline Court Cases) [Library Binding]

Harvey Fireside (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2000 | Series: Headline Court Cases

Discusses the Nuremberg Nazi war crimes trial in which Nazi leaders, including Hermann Goering, Rudolf Hess, and Wilhelm Keitel, were tried for their roles in the Holocaust.

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From School Library Journal

Gr 6-9-In this overly ambitious effort, Fireside attempts to describe the need for, the preparation of, and the execution of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials following World War II. The result is only partially successful since it is very difficult to analyze the conduct of six years of war, the assembling of facts and testimonies, and the actual conduct of the trials in one short volume. The book opens with a narrative based on the author's interview with a former American soldier who helped liberate Dachau. The second chapter is devoted to the deliberations over what should be considered a war crime and who should be charged. Subsequent chapters describe the manner in which the trials were arranged and conducted by the Allies. Though the defendants and their roles in the Holocaust are briefly described, very little background information is included and it is sometimes difficult to keep all of the individuals straight. Unfamiliar words and terms are printed in italics and explained in parentheses. The vintage photos are familiar ones that often appear in other books on the era. While the documentation of source notes is extensive, the list for further reading is heavily slanted toward other Enslow titles. This volume will be best appreciated by readers who already have some knowledge of the subject. A marginal purchase.-Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766013847
• ISBN-13: 978-0766013841
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,876,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Nuremburg Nazi War Crimes Trials, March 23, 2005

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This review is from: The Nuremberg Nazi War Crimes Trial (Headline Court Cases) (Library Binding)

When I picked this up I didn't know much about the Nazi war crimes trial. This is part of the reason I choose it. Another is my interest in war world two history. When you first start to read it may seem slow. After awhile it starts to pick up on what Nazis were being prosecuted and why. It goes into deep detail on there sentences and there lives as prisoners. I think if you were to be doing a report on this subject that this book would be a very helpful reference.