I felt this war coming. I tried unsuccessfully to assassinate Hitler in 1945. I am not concerned with jurisdiction of the court as Hess or others are. History will show the trials to be necessary.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims foresight of war and attempts to stop Hitler, accepting the necessity of the trial.
- In plain terms
- I predicted the war and tried to stop Hitler, so the trial was needed.
- What can you take from it?
- History often judges actions after the fact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can individual action change history?
- Who decides if trials are necessary?
Another view
It assumes history will vindicate dissent against a regime.
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