LUFTWAFFE BOSS MEETS FATE

The transcript discusses the trial of Erhard Milch, a former Luftwaffe commander, by an American military tribunal in Nuremberg. Milch, known in Britain for his pre-war visit, was found guilty of using slave labor and conducting cruel experiments on POWs. Despite the prosecution's demand for the death penalty, he was sentenced to life imprisonment at Rebdorf prison.

What was the role of the American military tribunal in Nuremberg?

• To conduct trials for war crimes and crimes against humanity

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To oversee military operations

• To provide humanitarian aid

What was Erhard Milch's position during World War II?

• Head of the Navy

• General of the Army

• Prime Minister of Germany

• Commander of the Luftwaffe

In what year did Erhard Milch visit Britain to inspect aircraft?

• 1945

• 1940

• 1937

• 1935

What was one of the charges against Erhard Milch?

• Espionage

• Using slave labor

• Theft of military secrets

• Desertion

What was the final sentence given to Erhard Milch by the tribunal?

• Death penalty

• Life imprisonment

• 20 years in prison

• Acquittal