Nazis In South America

This episode explores the life and post-war activities of Walter Ralph, a high-ranking Nazi involved in the operation of mobile gas vans during World War II. Against the backdrop of Ralph's escape to South America and subsequent life in Chile, the discussion delves into the complexities of his evasion of justice and his potential involvement with the Pinochet regime. More significantly, the interview reveals previously unknown information about a Mossad attempt to assassinate Ralph, discovered through research in a Hebrew-language book. For instance, the hosts discuss Ralph's work in a Chilean king crab cannery, his interactions with other Nazis who fled to South America, and the surprising lack of concern from some locals about his past. The conversation also touches upon the broader issue of how Chile grapples with its Nazi past and the lingering effects of the war decades later. In contrast to the initial focus on Ralph's individual story, the discussion broadens to encompass the wider network of escaped Nazis in South America and their potential involvement in post-war atrocities. This reveals the lasting impact of Nazi ideology and the challenges of confronting historical injustices, even decades after the end of World War II.