Nazis en España

Aug 30, 2024

José Luis Rodríguez Jiménez, a Contemporary History Professor at Rey Juan Carlos University and author of "Bajo el manto del caudillo," sheds light on the intriguing post-WWII refuge of Nazis in Spain. He discusses how figures fleeing persecution found unexpected sanctuary under Franco's regime. The conversation dives into Léon Degrelle, a Belgian fascist collaborator, revealing his remarkable shift from a Catholic activist to a lifestyle of comfort in Spain. The episode captivatingly intertwines old ideologies and the political drama of that era.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Nazi Refugees: Spain's Hidden Haven

04:55 • 13min

Nazi Refugees in Franco's Spain

17:50 • 6min

The Rise and Radicalization of a Belgian Fascist Leader

24:07 • 6min

Political Intrigue and Personal Connections in Post-War Spain

29:51 • 24min

Exploring the Legacy of Exiled Socialists and Fascism in Spain

54:08 • 7min