- 253 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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About this book
A gripping account of one man's efforts to locate and bring to justice the worst suspected Nazi criminals before it's too late.
"A grim tale of one man's dedication to a legal and moral cause and a shocking exposĂ© of the widespread indifference and even antagonism that he has encountered. . . . A sobering, valuable resource for future historians." â Kirkus Reviews
Sixty years after the end of World War II, not all those who were faithful to the Third Reich are deadâsome members of the Nazi party and their collaborators are still alive, and increasingly difficult to track down. Time is rapidly running out, but Efraim Zuroff won't give up. Launching Operation Last Chance in 2002, he spearheaded a vast public campaign to locate and bring to justice the worst suspected Nazi criminals before ill health or death spare them from potential punishment. Despite the passage of many years, the reluctance of many governments to cooperate, and even death threats and a price on his head, Zuroff's project yielded the names of over 520 hereto unknown suspects in 24 different countries and led to dozens of murder investigations, as well as several indictments and extradition requests currently pending.
Combining the thrill of a detective story with the inherent poignancy of the history of World War II and its aftermath,Â
Operation Last Chance delivers the important and moving story of one man's heroic efforts to honor the victims of the Holocaust.
"An extraordinary read, providing a wealth of information about the role of collaborationist regimes in helping the Nazis and the degree to which most of the leaders of those units tasked with mass-murder went free in the West." â The Jerusalem Post
"Part compelling detective story, part shocking history of the impunity of multiple mass murderers. . . . A powerful antidote." â The Guardian (UK)
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Notice
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgement
- Half Title
- 1. Milivoj AĆĄner, a Suspected Nazi at Euro 2008
- 2. First Encounters with the Holocaust
- 3. "I Did Not Forget You"
- 4. The Office of Special Investigations and the Case of Kazys PalÄiauskas
- 5. The Search for DR. Mengele and Its Unexpected Bonuses
- 6. Nazis Down under
- 7. Nazis in Great Britain
- 8. Nazis under the Maple Leaf
- 9. A New Office and the Fall of Communism
- 10. Lithuania: A Struggle for Justice and Truth in the Land of My Forefathers
- 11. Latvia: A Mass Murderer as a Contemporary Hero
- 12. Estonia: The Best Justice Money can Buy
- 13. Croatia's Past and the Search for DinkoĆĄakiÄ
- 14. A Historic Trial in the Land of the Ustasha
- 15. A Difficult Beginning
- 16. The She-Devil of Majdanek
- 17. Charles Zentai
- 18. Dr. Heim, the Most Wanted Nazi in the World
- 19. KĂ©pĂrĂł: The Suspected Nazi Who Lives Opposite a Synagogue
- 20. Conclusion
- Notes
- Index
- Copyright