1st English Language Edition. Original Wrappers. 8vo. 40 pages ; 19 cm. Contemporary account, published in 1943, of the very first war crimes trial against Nazi defendants, held following the Russians’ recapturing of Krasnodar From the Germans who had occupied it. SS-sonderkommando units massacred thousands of Russian citizens, Jews and communists. The trials were held immediately, in the summer of 1943, while the war against Hitler was ongoing. Includes transcript from the trial and gruesome photographs of the victims of the atrocities. SUBJECT (S) : War crimes -- Soviet Union. Back wrapper creased, with damage to top margin of final 10 leaves (no text affected). Marking on Front Wrapper.Small stamps on upper margin of front cover. Paper toning. Overall about Very Good- condition. Very important. (holo2-135-10)