The significance of the Nuremberg Trials post-WWII lay in their establishment of accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Conducted from 1945 to 1946, these trials marked the first time in history that political and military leaders were held criminally responsible for their actions during the war. The trials aimed to deliver justice for the Holocaust and other wartime atrocities, serving both as a moral reckoning and a legal precedent. They underscored the importance of international law and human rights, setting the stage for future tribunals and establishing frameworks for prosecuting such crimes, which continue to influence contemporary justice efforts.