FAILURE AT LEIPZIG.
Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 1. P. 28 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Hale, Christopher 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the failed attempt to prosecute German war criminals in 1921, which is often overlooked in history. The Allied powers conducted war crimes trials in Leipzig and Constantinople after World War I, but faced challenges in gathering evidence and achieving convictions. The legal pursuit of the Kaiser and other German officials was unprecedented, reflecting a shift towards international justice. The article highlights the lessons learned from these trials, emphasizing the complexities and limitations of enforcing international criminal law. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2025/01, Vol. 75, Issue 1, p28
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Law
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:181667537
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