The Nuremberg Trials were significant adjudications following World War II, where leading Nazi war criminals were prosecuted for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. Held from 1945 to 1946, these trials established a precedent for international law by holding individuals accountable for actions taken during wartime, reinforcing the principle that individuals, including heads of state, could be held responsible for their actions. The trials aimed to bring justice and promote accountability, while also documenting the extent of atrocities committed during the Holocaust. They contributed to the development of international law and the establishment of future human rights protections.