Irving v Lipstadt Trial

Professor Richard ‘Skunky’ Evans

A critical review of Professor Richard Evans' work 'The Coming of the Third Reich' and his role as an expert witness in the Irving v Lipstadt trial.

The Nuremberg trials

A comprehensive examination of the Nuremberg trials, their historical significance, and the documentary evidence that emerged from these landmark proceedings.

The Dresden air raids 1945

The devastating Allied air raids on Dresden in February 1945 remain among the most controversial episodes of WWII. This article examines the evidence and the ongoing historical debate.

Why They Did Not Call Auschwitz Survivors as Witnesses

An analysis of why Auschwitz survivors were not called as witnesses in the Irving v Lipstadt trial, examining the legal strategy behind the defence case.

David Irving vs. Penguin Books & Deborah Lipstadt

Complete transcript of the Irving v Lipstadt trial at the Royal Courts of Justice in London — Day 12 of the landmark libel action that captivated the world.

The Traditional Enemies of Free Speech

A comprehensive account of the traditional opponents of unfettered historical research and free expression, documenting decades of conflict between established narratives and independent inquiry.

Real History and Faking Holocaust Memoirs

So the wheels went into motion. Around twice a week I made the trip out to Millis with my tape recorder and notebook, spending around a couple of hours there.…

David Irving v Penguin & Lipstadt — Jan 1995

David Irving explains the background, progress, and significance of his landmark libel action against Penguin Books and Deborah Lipstadt at the High Court in London.

David Irving’s Radical’s Diary, 1999 — Dec 1941

Extracts from David Irving's private diary for 1999, covering research trips, legal preparations for the Lipstadt trial, and encounters across Europe and America.

the Lipstadt Trial

At this point I finally decided that anyone joining a Fair Play for Irving Committee was up against a man with some kind of death wish.-- Washington-based British writer Christopher…

Lies about the Camp at Auschwitz

1948 the official German newsreel revealed "nearly 300,000 died in Auschwitz"

Heil Hitler! Goring An den Leiter der Rei

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Day 1: Irving v Lipstadt Trial Transcript

IN THE ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE     1996 I. No. 113     QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION Royal Courts of Justice Strand, London Tuesday, 11th January 2000 Before: MR JUSTICE GRAY B E T…

Day 2: Irving v Lipstadt Trial Transcript

1DAY 2 Wednesday, 12th January 2000 MR JUSTICE GRAY:  Yes, Mr Irving MR IRVING:  May it please your Lordship. This morning I wish to kick off by playing to the court excerpts…

Day 3: Irving v Lipstadt Trial Transcript

< DAY 3 Thursday, 13th January 2000 MR DAVID IRVING, Recalled. MR JUSTICE GRAY: Yes, Mr Irving? MR IRVING: May it please the court, with your Lordship’s permission, I have brought the…

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< DAY 4 Monday, 17th January 2000 MR JUSTICE GRAY:  Yes, Mr Irving? MR IRVING:  May it please your Lordship. MR JUSTICE GRAY:  I think this court is better.

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Transcript not to be reproduced without the written permission of Harry Counsell & Company PROCEEDINGS – DAY EIGHT