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Part Four: Adolf Eichmann: Mr. Holocaust Himself

Behind the Bastards

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The Hunt for Eichmann

This chapter explores the complex aftermath of World War II, focusing on the efforts to bring Adolf Eichmann to justice as a principal architect of the Holocaust. It highlights the challenges in tracking him down and the troubling lack of urgency from Allies regarding prosecution during the Nuremberg trials, influenced by anti-Semitism. Additionally, the chapter delves into Eichmann's attempts to evade capture, his life in Argentina, and his interactions with former Nazis as he grappled with his identity and legacy.

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