Nazisti in fuga: Chi sono, dove si sono nascosti, come sono sfuggiti alla giustizia

by Richard Dargie, Julian Flanders, Susanna Molinari (Translator)

Un grande, tragico affresco del nazismo che dall’ascesa al potere di Hitler giunge a ripercorrere le tracce dei molti criminali sfuggiti alla cattura e al processo di Norimberga fra l’indignazione e la perplessità dell’opinione pubblica.
Dal colpo di Stato del novembre 1923, che nelle intenzioni di Hitler avrebbe dovuto rovesciare la Repubblica di Weimar, fino ai nostri giorni, con gli ultimi processi ai protagonisti della fase storica più efferata del Novecento. Un’indagine a tutto tondo, accuratamente documentata e toccante per seguire le sorti dei gerarchi e dei funzionari nazisti che riuscirono a raggiungere un “porto sicuro” attraverso l’intricato sistema delle ratline, dirette perlopiù verso il Sudamerica e gli Stati Uniti, con la complicità dei collaborazionisti dei paesi occupati ma anche di alcuni insospettabili.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

278 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2021

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good introductory book on the subject matter. Easy to read and contains a lot of fascinating and disturbing information.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m really surprised this book hasn’t garnered more attention. Published in May 2021, at the time of writing this review (July 2021) there are only 3 other reviews on Goodreads and none on Amazon. This is such a shame because it’s a very good book indeed and deserves more readers/reviewers. It’s a comprehensive (and deeply disturbing) account of what happened to Nazis after the war. We know about the major players, the big names and the Nuremburg trials in great detail, but this was only one aspect of the attempt to exact retribution. It is shocking to discover just how many Nazis were aided and abetted in escaping justice and in some cases were actively recruited by other countries, including the US, for their knowledge and skills. Pragmatism and self-interest won out over justice and punishment. It’s an immensely readable and compelling account, well-researched, accessible and an important addition to WWII and Holocaust literature.

[Ruslan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know why this book is not discussed more. Although it was recently published, I believe it will be of interest because it is well written and presents details important for understanding the processes involved in the former elite in Germany after the end of World War II. Some of these people, as some probably know, get positions in the post-war administration not only in Germany. The book is worth it.

[Stacey Dennis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Nazis' Flight from Justice is a look at what happened to several high and middle ranking Nazi party members escaped justice. The book gives an in depth look into what happened once WWII came to an end in 1945. From Hitler and those in his bunker to a doctor who no one seemed to know about until the 2000s. I found the book really interesting and learned a lot from it. It was fascinating to see how 'useful' Nazis were utilised by the Allies instead of facing justice for the crimes they had committed. Some even became prominent figures in the US.
The book is worth a read if you have an interest in WWII/the Holocaust, this is worth a read.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and Arcturus Publishing for the arc of The Nazis' Flight from Justice by Richard Dargie and Julian Flanders.

This delves deep into what actually happened to several high and middle ranking Nazi party members whom escaped justice. This book gives an in deep and looks into what happened once World War 2 came to an end in 1945. From Adolf Hitler himself and to those in his bunker to a doctor who no one know anything about until the 2000s! Wow just wow! 5 STARS HIGHLY RECOMMEND ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[John Purvis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Richard Dargie and Julian Flanders are together the authors of nearly 40 books. The Nazis' Flight from Justice: How Hitler’s Followers Attempted to Vanish Without Trace was published in 2021. It is the 1st book I completed reading in 2024.

I received an ARC of this book through https://www.netgalley.com with the expectation of a fair and honest review. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own! Due to scenes of violence, I categorize this book/novel as PG.

This book looks at what happened to the Nazi leaders towards the end and after WWII. The book begins with an overview of the rise to power of the Nazi party. As the war came to an end, many who thought they would be prosecuted chose to take their own lives. Following the end of the war in Europe, several Nazis were brought to trial. The most famous trials were held in Nuremberg, but there were many others.

A significant number of Nazi medical staff were involved in questionable research or outright atrocities. Their eventual disposition is addressed. Several civilian Nazis were held responsible for war crimes. Many of their post-war lives are covered. To avoid post-war prosecution, many escaped Germany. Various ‘ratlines’ were established to quietly assist those wanting to leave Germany and establish new lives. Surprisingly both the Red Cross and the Catholic Church were active in these efforts.

Many escaping Germany chose new homes and lives in the Middle East, South America, and the US. Others were actively recruited by the US, UK, France, and the Soviet Union. Many engineers and scientists were recruited to bolster the growing space efforts of those nations. In recent years, as the survivors of WWII are aging and general interest diminishing, the number of Nazi prosecutions have been declining.

I enjoyed the 6+ hours I spent reading this 230-page WWII history. The book was very interesting. I like the chosen cover art. I give this novel a rating of 4.4 (rounded to 4) out of 5.

You can access more of my book reviews on my Blog ( https://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/).

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an overview of what options were available to and taken by end of WWII and postwar Nazis. It ranges in subject matter, from Hitler and Eva committing suicide in their bunker to those who quietly survived in various destinations, to those who were caught and tried or -- due to their ages at this point, were caught and not tried. It investigates the active help war criminals received through various collaborators such as an Austrian priest, the Argentinian, Egyptian and Spanish government, and others. It is not a scholarly book full of footnotes, although there is a bibliography at the end. It generally paints a very accurate picture and the writing is very accessible. It tells a horrifying set of stories of individual participants and leaders in some of the worst atrocities and explains in context why some came to justice and others got away with murder. I strongly recommend this to mature teenagers and adults, like me, who know parts of this story in great depth and were only tangentially aware or even unaware of other parts. Some of the more graphic information, particularly about the medical communities' monstrous behavior in the camps needs to be shared, read, and continuously acknowledged, but may be too much to process for younger or less resilient readers. I suppose that could be said about the Holocaust in general. I'd like more children's or young adult books to be written that introduce younger readers to the atrocities. I think, after reading this, that I'll research what is available already.

[Joe Borg · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very readable and good book about the Nazis who managed to evade justice at Nuremburg and also through old age . It is very sad to see that some of them remained unrepentant till the end and in fact one wondeers what happened to the wealth that these Nazis stole and accumulated from their victims. Has it been passed on and is now being enjoyed by their children and grandchildren ? It also names and reveals those people who aided and abetted these Nazis to escape , and providing shelter and support . The people involved are all in high positions politically and ecclesiastically are a shame and have quite rightly been quoted . The atrocities carried out in the Balkans during WW2 give credibility to what happened again there in the 1990's.
admiral Otto von Schraeder murdering 6 Norwegians and 1 British on MTB 345
Members of the medical Profession were among the staunchest supporters 45% joining the SS in 1945, euthanasia of physiactric 260,000 patients 350,000 coerced sterilization and 25,000 experiments . KArl Gebhardt 'rabbits ' for live experiments, lived to 90 years and on Boehringer Ingelheim. Gustav Wagner and Franz Stangl 'White death'. Erick Priebke killing 335 Italians int eh Ardeatine caves

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of the tens of thousands of Nazis involved in WWII atrocities, relatively few of them were brought to justice. Some of the most prominent were publicly prosecuted during the Nuremburg trials. Many of them, including Hitler, took the easy way out by committing suicide. There were other ways of escaping Allies and this book addresses the various routes and organizations the Nazis took advantage of to elude capture. The Red Cross and the Catholic Church were complicit. Perpetrators ended up in the Middle East, South America, even Ireland. I was most intrigued about the various German scientists and industrialists who were “poached” by the victors regardless of their war-time affiliation and possible crimes.

Despite the topic and how comprehensive the book was, it was easily accessible. The sections were well-portioned, addressing different individuals’ outcomes within a certain subject (like Nazi doctors). Overall, it was an interesting look at how Germany was transformed after the war, how the country was de-Nazified, and how so many were or were not held accountable for their crimes.

[Brentman99 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've done a lot of research and leisure reading about WWII over the years. This book was on sale, so I thought I would see what it had to offer.

Initially, I thought it had been written earlier, so I was very surprised that this edition was published in 2021.

"The Nazis' Flight from Justice" was an interesting read. I won't say that I learned much, other than who was with Martin Bormann when he died and that they had taken poison.

While it was interesting, I would have liked to have seen footnotes/endnotes that referred back to primary research rather than a relatively short bibliography and citing websites and newspaper archives. However, I believe this was not meant as a scholarly work, so it does what it set out to do - inform without bogging down with details. While the book does seem to run down some rabbit holes chasing a particular point, I still found it a good leisure read.

If you have an interest in WWII and post-WWII history, you may find this a good read.

[Bart · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Nazis’ Flight from Justice is an absolutely gripping and meticulously researched account of how key figures in the Third Reich evaded accountability after the war. The author weaves together archival material, survivor testimony, and international records to reveal just how extensive—and shocking—the escape networks truly were. What impressed me most is the balance between narrative drive and historical rigor. Every chapter uncovers another layer of complicity, from governments that looked the other way to organizations that actively facilitated these escapes.

Despite the heavy subject matter, the writing is clear, compelling, and accessible, making it easy to follow even the most complex geopolitical threads. This book doesn’t just recount history; it forces you to confront the uncomfortable truth about how justice can be delayed, distorted, or denied.

A powerful, eye‑opening read that I couldn’t put down. Highly recommended.

[Gary Loewy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's always difficult, even after so many years....when do you stop searching. So many Germans were involved in the terror that the Nazis created. Can you prosecute everyone involved.
This book makes you realise just how many where implicated. And just how deep the involvement was.
From doctors, scientists to the man and woman on the street.
Makes you wonder if the Russians hadn't been such a threat if more would have been held accountable.
What makes a civilised country behave in such away. Are we all capable of such inhumanity?

[David Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing new 😔

I have yet to read a WW2 history that acknowledges the link between capitalist Europe, the USA ( Wall Street ) and the Nazi party who were bankrolled as proxy's to fight the communists. No surprise then that the same people ( deep state ) , were eager to make use of the science, weapon's and people they had invested so heavily in. They were also keen to keep them from talking about their sponsors. I G Farben senior manager's told allied
interrogators " We will soon be released because of who we know."

[Mr Michael R Stevens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eye Opening

I say eye opening due to the way that the majority of those who perpetrated the worse crimes humanity has known went unpunished. In fact the U.S, one of the free, welcomed many with open arms, erasing and whitewashing the personal history of their crimes.
Somewhat disjointed and with some repetition this book is nonetheless worth reading.

[Donald Pryde · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think one of the lowest stars I have given, so much potential but not enough substance, rehashing of things written in other books and probably in more detail

[Thomas Bastiaensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hallucinant

[wally walter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting account

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Infuriating

[Alfredo Acosta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nasa was full of ex-nazi scientists even Walt Disney hired Von Brown to produce films for popularizing his thematic park in LA.

Quando a Dra. Rosemarie Albrecht morreu, em 2008, aguns se lembraram de uma excelente medica e pesquisadora que fez uma contribucao significativa para o progresso medico, outros pensaram nela como uma assasina que havia cumprido ordens nazistas de boa contade ou, pelo menos, sem protestar. Ela era, e claro, ambas as pessoas. p:233.

Movies to watch:
Prisioners of the moon, 2019.
The Eitchmann show, Johnny Gogan.
O dossie de Odessa.

[Jeffrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book provides an interesting account of those Nazis who survived the Second World War, their escape routes, trials, executions, and, for some of them, their integration into foreign populations. It´s an appealing read if only to discover how a lot of Nazi crimes were overlooked after the war, especially with the advent of the Cold War.