1946, Dachau, Germany: post-war period, post-war years, postwar. Dachau. Thirty-five defendants on trial are condemned to death by hanging. Gottfried Weiss, former commander of Dachau, before tribunal. The War Crimes Branch and a guard on patrol. Inside of crowded courtroom. War criminals on trial sit with number placards on chests. A man holds his head in his hands. Men are called individually to stand before the panel of jurors. Camera pans across row of judges and army personnel. The US flag forms the backdrop for the panel. Prisoner: Martin Gottfried Weiss, former commander of Dachau.