The Holocaust and Soviet War Crimes Trials in the Cold War Context : The 1964 Klaipeda War Crimes Trial

Name: The Holocaust and Soviet War Crimes Trials in the Cold War Context : The 1964 Klaipeda War Crimes Trial
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the complex history of war crimes trials during the Cold War, focusing on the significant 1964 Klaipeda War Crimes Trial. It examines the intersection of the Holocaust and Soviet war crimes within the broader geopolitical landscape of the era. Authored by Gintare Malinauskaite from the Lithuanian Institute of History, this study provides crucial insights into international justice and historical accountability during a period of intense global tension. Key aspects explored include: * The legal and political context of war crimes trials during the Cold War. * The specific case of the 1964 Klaipeda War Crimes Trial. * The challenges and implications of prosecuting Holocaust and Soviet war crimes. * The role of such trials in shaping historical narratives. This paperback edition is an essential resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in 20th-century history and international law. Product Summary: Holocaust trials, Soviet war crimes, Cold War history, Klaipeda War Crimes Trial, Gintare Malinauskaite, Lithuanian Institute of History, international law, historical accountability, paperback book.