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"It was my opinion at the time of the Nuremberg Trials, and still is, that the officers concerned were
not treated in a way corresponding to the principles of justice and democracy."
Vice Admiral Thore Horve, Royal Norwegian Navy. C.B.E., D.S.C
".... a precedent which should not be followed among what are commonly described as civilized
nations." - Dr. George Peabody Gooch, C.H. British historian and author
"My view is that the law must be applied to all. Had this been applied at the time of these trials, there
would have been a number of ranking officers among the victors who stood trial. I hope you succeed
in destroying the dangerous precedent set." - Major General Frederick F. Worthington, C.B., M.C.,
M.M., C.D. General Officer Commanding, Armored Division, 1942
".... this whole procedure was a result of mass hysteria and conducted in spirit of mob violence."
Major General Thomas O. Hardin. U.S.A.F.R
"On the War Crimes Trials in General and the Doenitz case in particular, I have always thought that
these trials were a mistake and that military commanders on the losing side should not be tried for
war crimes by international military tribunals set up by the victors...."
Major General William F. Tomkins, USA
"... cannot be considered morally valid."
- Honourable Pierre Etienne Flandin, French jurist and statesman
"I was of the opinion that the victorious nation was indulging in hypocrisy in bringing the reputable
German military leaders to trial for war crimes."
Admiral E.T Wooldridge, U.S.N. Commandant, The National War College
"It was a shameful manifestation of the 'Vae Victis' mentality."
Lieutenant General Erik Testrup, Royal Swedish Army
"A throwback to the days of barbarism, a proof of man's inhumanity to man, a complete lack of
decent respect for the welfare of our fellow-man, and a violation of all elements of justice and
decency."
Major General Clements McMullen, U.S.A.F
"So, the Nuremberg Trials were illegal - a reflection on discipline. I hold Admiral Doenitz in the
highest esteem, and his trial and imprisonment were outrageous."
Rear Admiral John Wainwright, U.S.N. (Commanded Yangste River Patrol.)
"I have long held firm views on the trials of military persons for what I always regarded as political
'crimes.' In fact, I felt so strongly that I asked to be excused...."
Major General Robert S. Beightler, USA
"... a renewal of the old way of thinking, 'woe to the vanquished,' not worthy of any civilized nation."
Major General L. Melander, Army of Finland
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