About this episode

This episode explores the aftermath of World War II, including the Nuremburg Trials, economic and political shifts, and the rise of superpowers.

The Second World War changed human history is ways that are hardly even measurable. It changed everything. In this episode, we will look at the Nuremburg Trials and the Japanese War Crimes Trials, economic and political shifts, the move toward international cooperation and justice, the rise of 2 superpowers, decolonization, and the legacy of the war.

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Host: Will Reitz

Topics covered

• World War II
• Nuremburg Trials
• Japanese War Crimes Trials
• international cooperation
• superpowers
• decolonization
• legacy of war

Keywords

• World War II
• Nuremburg Trials
• Japanese War Crimes Trials
• international justice
• superpowers
• decolonization
• historical legacy

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