The Defendant NEURATH between 1932 and 1945 was: A member of the Nazi
Party, a General in the SS, a member of the Reichstag, Reich Minister,
Reich Minister of Foreign Affairs, President of the Secret Cabinet
Council, and Reich Protector for Bohemia and Moravia. The Defendant
NEURATH used the foregoing positions, his personal influence, and his
close connection with the Führer in such a manner that: He promoted the
accession to power of the Nazi conspirators set forth in Count One of
the Indictment; he promoted the preparations for war set forth in Count
One of the Indictment; he participated in the political planning and
preparation of the Nazi conspirators for Wars of Aggression and Wars in
Violation of International Treaties, Agreements, and Assurances set
forth in Counts One and Two of the Indictment; in accordance with the
Führer Principle he executed, and assumed responsibility for the
execution of the foreign policy plans of the Nazi conspirators set forth
in Count One of the Indictment; and he authorized, directed, and
participated in the War Crimes set forth in Count Three of the
Indictment and the Crimes against Humanity set forth in Count Four of
the Indictment, including particularly the crimes against persons and
property in the occupied territories.