Punishment Of The Nazis Flashcards
1
Q
What were the 22 main Nazis tried for?
A
> conspiring to wage war, committing crimes against peace, humanity and war crimes.
> 142 were found guilty and 24 sentenced to death
2
Q
Describe the allied policy of denazification.
A
> nazi party dissolved and revival prohibited
> German military dissolved
> removal of Nazis from public office and setting up of courts to determine extent of nazi involvement
> confiscation of all Nazi associated media
3
Q
What did the Yalta conference achieve?
A
> Germany would be spilt into 4 zones governed by the Allies and the Soviet Union
> remaining Nazis would be hunted and tried
> the previously occupied countries would have elections to decide their leaders
