""The Trial of the U2"" is a detailed and authorized account of the court proceedings of the case of Francis Gary Powers, an American pilot who was shot down while flying a U2 spy plane over the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The book, written by Harold J. Berman, provides a comprehensive overview of the trial, which took place in Moscow in 1960, and the events leading up to it.Berman, a legal scholar and expert in Soviet law, draws on extensive research and interviews with key players in the trial to provide a detailed ...
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""The Trial of the U2"" is a detailed and authorized account of the court proceedings of the case of Francis Gary Powers, an American pilot who was shot down while flying a U2 spy plane over the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The book, written by Harold J. Berman, provides a comprehensive overview of the trial, which took place in Moscow in 1960, and the events leading up to it.Berman, a legal scholar and expert in Soviet law, draws on extensive research and interviews with key players in the trial to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of the proceedings. He examines the legal arguments made by both the prosecution and defense, as well as the political and diplomatic implications of the case.The book also delves into the broader context of the Cold War and the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the historical significance of the trial. Overall, ""The Trial of the U2"" is a fascinating and informative account of a pivotal moment in Cold War history.Heard Before The Military Division Of The Supreme Court Of The U.S.S.R. Moscow, August 17-19, 1960.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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