At the Nuremberg trials, some former Nazis offered different defenses for their actions during the war. Some claimed they were just following orders and thus should not be held personally responsible for their actions. Others argued that they were unaware of the extent of the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime. However, these defenses were generally not accepted, and the principle of individual responsibility for war crimes was established.
Just the military personell alone numbered 160,000.
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