Nazi Fugitives

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  • 2017
  • 1 Season
  • 7.6  (238)

Nazi Fugitives is a historical documentary series produced by American Heroes Channel that aired for two seasons from 2010 to 2011. The show was hosted by Fred Napoli, a historian and military expert, and Guy Walters, a British investigative journalist, with appearances from Beate Klarsfeld, a famous Nazi Hunter.

The show explores the stories and fates of high-ranking Nazi officials who fled Germany after WWII and went on to lead seemingly normal lives around the world. The series follows the steps of those who were relentlessly hunted down by Klarsfeld, often known as the “Nazi Hunter,” and other Nazi hunters like her.

Each episode focuses on particular Nazi fugitive and their contribution to the atrocities committed during WWII. The show provides an in-depth analysis of the life of these criminals and the crimes they committed. The hosts travel around Europe, South America, and the United States, exploring the archives of museums, libraries, and historical sites to unearth the mystery behind a particular fugitive's whereabouts and what they were doing before they were captured.

One of the primary goals of the show was to raise awareness of these fugitives' crimes and the severe impact they had on the world during the Second World War. The series also highlights the importance of holding those accountable for their actions and bringing justice to the victims and their families.

Throughout the episodes, archival footage and interviews with experts and survivors provide a unique and chilling insight into the horrors these people inflicted. The show also makes use of original Nazi documents to tell its stories and reveal the true motives behind each fugitive.

The series helps us understand the vital role that Nazi hunters like Klarsfeld played in bringing these fugitives to justice. The show underscores their significant contribution to the pursuit of justice and maintaining the memory of the millions of people who lost their lives.

Nazi Fugitives presents these insensitive topics with respect and sensitivity, making it clear that the atrocities committed by these fugitives during WWII have had long-lasting consequences that still impact people today. The show acknowledges the ongoing pain of the survivors and the descendants of those affected by the Nazi regime and offers an account of the justice they achieved.

In Conclusion, Nazi Fugitives is a must-watch for those interested in learning more about the history of World War II and those curious about the after-effects of the Nazi regime. It not only highlights the scale of the crimes committed but also focuses on the tragedy wrought by such crimes. The show offers an important lesson on the importance of never forgetting the crimes committed during the war and keeping up the fight for justice even after the passing of decades.

Nazi Fugitives is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between May 9, 2017 and on AHC

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Franz Stangl & Gustav Wagner
8. Franz Stangl & Gustav Wagner
June 27, 2017
How Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal tracked down fugitive war criminal Franz Stangl in Brazil. Stangl was responsible for the murder of over 800,000 people.
Paul Touvier
7. Paul Touvier
June 20, 2017
French investigators hunt down Paul Touvier, a pro-Nazi sympathizer who was responsible for murdering both Jews and resistance fighters. This 'Hangman of Lyon' hid himself with the assistance of a right wing group associated with the Catholic Church.
Kurt Lishka
6. Kurt Lishka
June 13, 2017
The story of German housewife Beate Klarsfeld and her husband Serge, who helped track down former Paris Gestapo chief Kurt Lishka. Lishka ordered the arrest and murder of over 33,000 Jews yet lived as a free man in Germany for years.
Joseph Mengele
5. Joseph Mengele
June 6, 2017
How Mossad agents from Israel spent nearly thirty years tracking the notorious Nazi physician Josef Mengele.
Erich Priebke
4. Erich Priebke
May 30, 2017
A half-century after the war, American journalists track down former Gestapo officer Erich Priebke, allegedly responsible for some of Italy's worst atrocities who fled to Argentina after the war.
Klaus Barbie
3. Klaus Barbie
May 23, 2017
The husband and wife team of Serge and Beate Klarsfeld worked tirelessly to have Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie extradited from Bolvia to stand trail in France. Barbie known as "The Butcher of Lyon" was responsible for the deaths of 10,000 French Jews.
Adolf Eichmann
2. Adolf Eichmann
May 16, 2017
The hunt for Adolf Eichmann, considered by many to be one of the main architects of the Holocaust.
Herbert Cukurs
1. Herbert Cukurs
May 9, 2017
The story of how Israeli secret service agents traveled to South America to assassinate Nazi war criminal Herbert Cukurs. Known as the Hangman of Riga, Cukurs was responsible for the deaths of over 30,000 Latvian Jews.
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Where to Watch Nazi Fugitives
Nazi Fugitives is available for streaming on the AHC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Nazi Fugitives on demand at Philo and Vudu.
  • Premiere Date
    May 9, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (238)
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