Nazi Saboteurs on Trial

Discover the gripping account of wartime justice in Nazi Saboteurs on Trial by Louis Fisher, published by the University Press of Kansas in 2005. This compelling second edition spans 204 pages and delves into the dramatic events of 1942 when eight German saboteurs landed on American soil with malicious intent.

Fisher meticulously chronicles their capture, trial, and subsequent punishment, providing a thought-provoking examination of the suspension of procedural rights during wartime. The author offers an insightful analysis of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Ex parte Quirin (1942), exploring the complexities and implications of a rushed judicial process. This book is essential for anyone interested in legal history, wartime ethics, and the balance between national security and individual rights.

Join Louis Fisher on this historical journey that challenges our understanding of justice in times of conflict.