Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sixty to seventy percent of West German judges in 1948 were former Nazis. How the Federal Republic rebuilt its courts using Hitler's jurists.
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Research & script by Jordy Faijdherbe
Narration by Benjamin Pemberton
Edit by Ryan
Chapters
00:00 Conspirator
03:13 Verdict
05:49 Return
08:16 Silence
📚 Sources
- U.S. v. Altstötter et al. — Justice Case judgment (1948)
- Schlabrendorff, The Secret War Against Hitler (1947)
- BVerfGE 30, 1 — Wiretapping Judgment (15 December 1970)
- Görtemaker & Safferling, Die Akte Rosenburg (C.H. Beck, 2016)
- Nathans, Legal Order as Motive and Mask, Law & History Review (2000)
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For any inaccuracies or feedback, please contact us directly. We encourage respectful discussions and further research on the topics covered.
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Sixty to seventy percent of West German judges in 1948 were former Nazis. How the Federal Republic rebuilt its courts using Hitler's jurists.
📖 Related project: I’m writing a History Inside book on Hitler’s generals after 1945. The opening chapter is available now for pre-order supporters:
👉 buy.stripe.com/6oU9AT3PLbdJ5c31W49oc00
📖 Free WW2 reading list — my 30 essential books on the war and what came after:
👉history-inside-8s3dsc.subscribepage.io
☕ Support History Inside:
👉 buymeacoffee.com/HistoryInside
Research & script by Jordy Faijdherbe
Narration by Benjamin Pemberton
Edit by Ryan
Chapters
00:00 Conspirator
03:13 Verdict
05:49 Return
08:16 Silence
📚 Sources
- U.S. v. Altstötter et al. — Justice Case judgment (1948)
- Schlabrendorff, The Secret War Against Hitler (1947)
- BVerfGE 30, 1 — Wiretapping Judgment (15 December 1970)
- Görtemaker & Safferling, Die Akte Rosenburg (C.H. Beck, 2016)
- Nathans, Legal Order as Motive and Mask, Law & History Review (2000)
Questions about any specific claim in this video? Ask in the comments below 👇
___________________________________________
The content presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate historical information, some details may be subject to interpretation or debate. The views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily represent the opinion of History Inside. This channel does not condone or glorify violence, discrimination, or hate speech of any kind. We aim to respectfully explore and discuss historical events, their impacts, and their legacies.
For any inaccuracies or feedback, please contact us directly. We encourage respectful discussions and further research on the topics covered.
#ww2 #worldwar2 #historyinside #ww2history #historydocumentary
