Blog - Wednesday 26th August 2009
Excellent New Book on Nazi Hunting
The perceived wisdom about Nazi hunting goes something like this: after the war, elaborate rat-lines called ‘Odessa’ and ‘Spider’ were established that enabled SS men to escape from the clutches of the Allies. Most ended up in South America, living in luxury haciendas thanks to Nazi loot. However, the hunt continued, with dogged investigators tracking them down and eventually bringing a large number to justice. Amongst these hunters, the name of Simon Wiesenthal stands out – a Jewish death camp survivor responsible for bringing in thousands of former Nazis. Read more…
Posted by James Holland