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How the Nazis Escaped Germany

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Nazi Escapes: Chaos and Collaborations

This chapter examines the frantic efforts of unrepentant Nazis to evade justice in the aftermath of World War II. It highlights their desperate negotiations, the role of the Catholic Church in facilitating escape routes known as Rat Lines, and the complex web of post-war identities as they sought new lives in South America. The narrative underscores the uncertainty and moral ambiguity faced by these individuals as they attempted to navigate a rapidly changing world steeped in chaos.

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