The victorious allies of World War Two were determined to punish the Nazi perpetrators for the unjust manner in which the war began and the method in which the war was carried out. The trials at Nuremberg were designed to bring Nazi war criminals to justice. They began in November 1945 and ended in 1949. There were a total of twelve trials for war crimes, ranging from unlawful military practices to genocide. These trials are considered the archetype for all subsequent international tribunals. After visiting the Web site listed below, respond to the questions:

1		Visit the section entitled “Meet the Major War Criminals Trial Defendants.” Which of the defendants were convicted and which were acquitted? Of those found guilty, what sentence was given to each?
2		Examine the crimes of those convicted. What was the common pattern in those who received the death penalty and those who received a lesser sentence?
3		Why is there a distinction between crimes committed against noncombatants and combatants?