Nuremberg Process: Why the Allies Did Not Execute Nazi Criminals.

Consequences of World War II

According to The Sun: After the end of World War II, Europe was left in ruins, and the number of deaths among the Allies reached nearly 30 million. The first desire of the victors was to punish the highest Nazi leaders. Soviet President Joseph Stalin demanded 50,000 'liquidations', while British Prime Minister Winston Churchill advocated for the older officers to be executed within six hours.

“50,000 ‘liquidating’”

“executing older officers within six hours”

The decisions made at this stage shaped the further development of European politics and international relations. Justice for war criminals and the reconstruction of the country became significant issues that influenced the formation of a new order in the post-war world.