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Part historical account, part espionage thriller... this nonfiction book lets readers follow the incredible story of the search and eventual capture and trial of the notorious Nazi commandant, Adolf Eichman.
The book begins with a profile and history of Eichman--his background, his personal attitudes, and his role in the removal and executions of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.
The chronicle continues with Eichman's escape from Germany following the war, his assumed identities, and his years of living in hiding to avoid prosecution as a war criminal.
For various reasons, a handful of tips about his whereabouts are disregarded, and the trail on Eichman grows cold, until an accidental recognition leads a group of former holocaust prisoners and Israeli spies to undertake the most dangerous and implausible manhunt imaginable.
If they fail, Eichman may escape and disappear for good, never to be held accountable for his crimes, and the men undertaking the mission may, themselves, end up sentenced to prison in another country.
If they succeed, thousands of survivors and victim family members may finally get the closure they deserve in seeing Eichman answer for his murderous actions during WWII.
Written in an engaging chronology with inside perspectives from the many individuals involved, it was a fairly quick read. The story is peppered with photos of people and artifacts, making it the more interesting. At times, keeping track of the many names was a bit confusing, but the organization keeps each part of the story more or less focused on one individual's role or group's actions at a time.
This makes a great addition to a list of titles on the holocaust, for those interested in the subject, and a fascinating spy-thriller even for those who are not!
The book begins with a profile and history of Eichman--his background, his personal attitudes, and his role in the removal and executions of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.
The chronicle continues with Eichman's escape from Germany following the war, his assumed identities, and his years of living in hiding to avoid prosecution as a war criminal.
For various reasons, a handful of tips about his whereabouts are disregarded, and the trail on Eichman grows cold, until an accidental recognition leads a group of former holocaust prisoners and Israeli spies to undertake the most dangerous and implausible manhunt imaginable.
If they fail, Eichman may escape and disappear for good, never to be held accountable for his crimes, and the men undertaking the mission may, themselves, end up sentenced to prison in another country.
If they succeed, thousands of survivors and victim family members may finally get the closure they deserve in seeing Eichman answer for his murderous actions during WWII.
Written in an engaging chronology with inside perspectives from the many individuals involved, it was a fairly quick read. The story is peppered with photos of people and artifacts, making it the more interesting. At times, keeping track of the many names was a bit confusing, but the organization keeps each part of the story more or less focused on one individual's role or group's actions at a time.
This makes a great addition to a list of titles on the holocaust, for those interested in the subject, and a fascinating spy-thriller even for those who are not!