The World War Two Series: Episode 17-Q&A w/ Thomas777 - 4/4
Summary
This episode of The Pete Quiñones Show, featuring guest Thomas 777, examines the political and legal origins of the Nuremberg Tribunal. The discussion highlights how the death of FDR and the rise of Harry Truman created an ad hoc environment for war crimes proceedings, with Henry Stimson and Robert Jackson playing key roles in shaping the trial's structure. The hosts analyze the "conspiracy" charge as a necessary legal fiction to establish jurisdiction, while contrasting this with the British desire for summary executions. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the case of Rud…
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