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World War II: History on Trial

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About World War II: History on Trial

World War II: History on Trial is a war & politics and documentary TV series that premiered on April 2, 2026. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Nuremberg's Legacy", aired on April 2, 2026.

As World War II ended and the full scale of its atrocities came to light, the world faced a pressing question: who would be held accountable? This documentary series explores the global pursuit of justice in the aftermath of humanity’s most devastating conflict.

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6 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2026 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 7 months ago

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    6. Nuremberg's Legacy

    The final chapter moves on to the trial of Adolf Eichmann in 1961 and other belated actions against war criminals. It shows how these trials revived the Nuremberg ideal and ultimately contributed to the establishment of permanent international tribunals and the modern legal framework against genocide and war crimes.

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    5. Propaganda, Pragmatism And Justice

    This episode examines how, with the onset of the Cold War, the promise of Nuremberg was partially sacrificed in the name of realpolitik. Some cases were hushed up, others exploited for propaganda purposes, and the application of international justice became uneven, depending on national interests and ideological blocs.

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    4. he Third Reich on Trial

    The fourth episode deals with the twelve subsequent trials conducted exclusively by the United States following the main Nuremberg trials. Doctors, lawyers, industrialists and other members of the Third Reich’s elite are put in the dock, revealing the extent of civilian complicity in the policies of extermination and exploitation.

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    3. From Nuremberg to Tokyo

    This chapter covers the period from the defence phase at Nuremberg – including Hermann Göring’s manoeuvres to undermine the tribunal – through to the trial of 28 Japanese leaders in Tokyo. The series contrasts the two experiences, highlighting political tensions between the Allies and the difficulties in applying similar standards of justice in Europe and Asia.

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    2. The Enemy From Within

    This episode focuses on the trials of collaborators in various European countries following the liberation. It explores how hundreds of thousands of defendants faced trial for having cooperated with the Nazi occupiers, revealing the dilemma between survival, resistance and revenge in the post-war period.

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    1. Defining Justice

    The episode follows the Nuremberg trials in November 1945, when 22 Nazi leaders were put on trial in proceedings unprecedented in history. It shows how legal experts and governments attempted to define what constitutes a ‘crime against humanity’ and to establish rules for holding individuals accountable for atrocities, rather than placing the blame solely on the state.

Cast & crew

Created by Rob Perry, Conan Elphicke and Samantha Young

World War II: History on Trial FAQ

Will there be new episodes of World War II: History on Trial?

World War II: History on Trial has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 2, 2026.

When did the latest episode of World War II: History on Trial come out?

The most recent episode of World War II: History on Trial, Season 1 Episode 6 "Nuremberg's Legacy", aired on April 2, 2026.

How many seasons of World War II: History on Trial are there?

World War II: History on Trial has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did World War II: History on Trial first air?

World War II: History on Trial first aired on April 2, 2026.

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