The Nuremberg Trials were a series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes. These trials took place in Nuremberg, Germany, from 1945 to 1946 and aimed to hold individuals accountable for actions taken during the war, including crimes against humanity and genocide. The most notable trial was the International Military Tribunal, which included 24 defendants, such as Hermann Göring and Rudolf Hess. The trials established important legal precedents, emphasizing that individuals, including heads of state, could be held responsible for their actions during wartime.