Nuremberg, the Last Battle (Audiobook)

Nuremberg, the Last Battle, available for pre-order as an audiobook, presents a riveting close-quarters examination of the Nuremberg Trials. These pivotal proceedings sought justice at the end of World War II. Drawing from unpublished diaries and documents of key figures—judges, attorneys, and the accused—Irving delivers a controversial perspective on “the trial of the century.”

Set against the backdrop of a war-ravaged Europe, where echoes of conflict lingered long after peace was declared, this book explores the asymmetry of a post-war reckoning. The appointed Chief Counsel for the United States, Robert H. Jackson, faced the monumental task of prosecuting major Axis war criminals, navigating the complex interplay of justice and retribution.

Irving delves into the contentious aspects of the trial, arguing that the charges levied at Nuremberg mirrored offences committed by the Allies themselves during the war. The indictment of aggressive warfare, mass atrocities, and the violation of international treaties are scrutinized with a critical lens, challenging the reader to reconsider the moral simplicity of the victor’s justice.

Nuremberg, the Last Battle, is an essential read for those interested in the complexities of legal and moral judgment in the aftermath of global conflict. It offers a detailed, provocative narrative that invites readers to question the narrative of unequivocal Allied righteousness in World War II.