Sunday, 23 February 2025

Latam Nazi Booklist Focus on Chile.

Lit Converning Nazis in Chile

Here is a list of notable books that discuss Nazis in Chile, including those that specifically mention Walter Rauff and other Nazi war criminals who sought refuge in South America after World War II:

Books Specifically About Nazis in Chile

  • "The Real Odessa: Smuggling the Nazis to Perón’s Argentina" by Uki Goñi
    While primarily focused on Argentina, this book also covers the broader network of Nazi escape routes to South America, including Chile.
  • "After the Reich: The Brutal History of the Allied Occupation" by Giles MacDonogh
    Discusses the post-war escape of Nazis, including their relocation to countries like Chile.
  • "The Nazis Next Door: How America Became a Safe Haven for Hitler’s Men" by Eric Lichtblau
    Provides insights into the global network that allowed Nazis to escape, including to South American countries like Chile.
  • "Hunting Evil: The Nazi War Criminals Who Escaped and the Quest to Bring Them to Justice" by Guy Walters
    Details the escape routes of Nazi war criminals, including those who fled to Chile.
  • "The Nazi Hunters" by Andrew Nagorski
    A comprehensive account of the post-war hunt for Nazis, including their presence in Chile.

Books Mentioning Nazis in Chile (Including Walter Rauff)

  • "The Disappearance of Ettore Majorana: A Nazi War Criminal in South America" by Leonardo Sciascia
    Touches on the broader theme of Nazis in South America, including Chile.
  • "The Beast Reawakens" by Martin A. Lee
    Explores the post-war activities of Nazis, including their influence in South America.
  • "Nazi Fugitives: The Life and Death of the Third Reich's Most Wanted" by Christopher Simpson
    Covers the escape of high-ranking Nazis, including those who settled in Chile.
  • "The Odessa File" by Frederick Forsyth
    A fictional thriller inspired by the real-life Odessa network that helped Nazis escape to South America.
  • "The Nazis in Chile: A Hidden History" by María Teresa Johansson
    A detailed exploration of Nazi activities and influence in Chile.

Books on Nazi Escape Routes to South America

  • "The Ratline: Love, Lies, and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive" by Philippe Sands
    Focuses on the escape routes of Nazis, including those who fled to South America.
  • "The Nazis’ Escape to South America" by Juan Salinas and Carlos De Napoli
    A detailed account of how Nazis fled to South America, including Chile.
  • "Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America" by Annie Jacobsen
    Provides context for the broader escape of Nazis, including to South America.

Academic and Historical Studies

  • "Nazis in the Andes: The History of the Third Reich in South America" by Ronald Newton
    A scholarly examination of Nazi influence and presence in South America.
  • "The Fourth Reich: The Specter of Nazism from World War II to the Present" by Gavriel D. Rosenfeld
    Discusses the legacy of Nazism, including the escape of war criminals to countries like Chile.

Books in Spanish (Focus on Chile)

  • "Los Nazis en Chile" by Víctor Farías
    A detailed study of Nazi activities and influence in Chile.
  • "La Ruta de los Nazis en Chile" by Carlos Basso Prieto
    Explores the escape routes and lives of Nazis who settled in Chile.
  • "Chile y los Nazis" by María Soledad de la Cerda
    A historical account of Nazi presence in Chile and its impact on the country.

These books provide a mix of historical analysis, investigative journalism, and fictionalized accounts of the Nazi presence in Chile and South America. If you're specifically interested in Walter Rauff, "The Real Odessa" and "Los Nazis en Chile" are particularly recommended.

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