SIR DAVID MAXWELL-FYFE: Let me remind you of the evidence that has been given before this Court, that as far as Auschwitz alone is concerned, 4,000,000 people were exterminated. Do you remember that?
Goering: This I have heard as a statement here, but I consider it in no way proved -- that figure, I mean.
I am very glad this video is uploaded to youtube. This is an important part of history, and fascinating as an example of a brilliant cross examination at a vital part of Goering's trial. Up until this point Goering had evaded the US prosecutors questions and was looking unassailable until Maxwell-Fyfe started his cross...
SIR DAVID MAXWELL-FYFE: Let me remind you of the evidence that has been given before this Court, that as far as Auschwitz alone is concerned, 4,000,000 people were exterminated. Do you remember that?
Goering: This I have heard as a statement here, but I consider it in no way proved -- that figure, I mean.
Goering was right about that.
lynchie3000 11 months ago
I am very glad this video is uploaded to youtube. This is an important part of history, and fascinating as an example of a brilliant cross examination at a vital part of Goering's trial. Up until this point Goering had evaded the US prosecutors questions and was looking unassailable until Maxwell-Fyfe started his cross...
ben010100 1 year ago