Right vs Wrong is not just politics.

Nazi officials at the Nuremberg Trials often felt justified in their actions due to several factors, including a belief in obedience to superior orders, denial of the extent of the crimes, and a desire to maintain the image of a unified and strong Nazi regime. They also argued that the trials were a “victor’s justice,” where the Allies were imposing their own morality on the defeated enemy.

For the last few years, I’ve done research on my new book — Antihero. Everyone wants to be a hero, and the perception of being a hero, and what is right does depend on perspective.

After much research roles and social norms, a few things that really stood out and helped me understand why some beliefs and norms are quite toxic practices, but normalized for some groups, and it brought me to read up more about the Nuremberg Trials

Following Orders” Defense:

• Many Nazi leaders claimed they were merely following orders from Hitler and the Nazi party, arguing they were acting under duress or coercion. This defense was widely rejected by the Tribunal, which emphasized individual responsibility for one’s actions, even when acting under orders.

Denial of the Crimes:

• Some Nazi officials genuinely denied or downplayed the extent of the atrocities committed by their regime…