The Nazi Hunters: How a Team of Spies and Survivors Captured the World's Most Notorious Nazis

Though this was a book written for the young adult market, I was, nonetheless, riveted by this gripping account of the capture of Adolf Eichmann, one of the most notorious Nazis. Prior to reading this book, I had only known that he had been captured in Argentina by Israeli agents. I had not realized the intricacies of the plan and number of pieces that had to fall in place for the plan to succeed.For years, Adolf Eichmann had been off the radar. Despite circulation of his photograph and the efforts of Simon Weisenthal, one of the most well known of the Nazi hunters, it was if Adolf Eichmann had disappeared off the face of the earth. Then, around 1953, information started coming in that Eichmann might be found in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a bastion for Nazis who had fled Germany after the war. Thanks to a resourceful young woman living in Argentina, more precise information was able to be developed. From there, a daring plan for his capture was hatched.This is an exciting account of that capture and all that it entailed. Bringing Adolf Eichmann to justice sent a strong message that reverberated throughout the world. The notorious Nazi, known for bringing about the extermination of so many, would soon discover the price that he would pay for his crimes against humanity. This book is illustrated with many archival photos that enhance the account of what transpired.

This is coming from a some what knowledgable 11 year old girl, but I absolutely LOVED this book. I have always been fascinated with WWII and I finally found another book about it. I really like how it explains the capture of the less famous, but much more evil of a person, Adolf Eichmann, who I never knew existed. I also cannot believe how he stayed in hiding for 15 years until his capture. This book was a SMASHING read. I thought there was not a single part of the book that was boring or not interesting. I kept turning the pages on my iPad to see what would happen next. I can tell you, I really enjoyed this book and if you are interested in WWII and want a good book to read about it, choose this book to read. I highly recommend this book! I would also like to say thank you for writing it!:)

I turned to this book in the middle of reading various Daniel Silva spy novels, including one involving the Holocaust. My wife and I are currently addicted to Silva, and I figured that The Nazi Hunters would be a break that would provide interest but not the sort of page-turning, late-at-night narrative that Silva's novels always give. Wrong! This book is gripping from start to finish. It is very well researched, and told with a storyteller's gift for narrative; I couldn't put it down. Bascomb brilliantly relates the details of the hunt for Eichmann, and the meticulous planning that went into his capture and secret smuggling out of Argentina.Eichmann was a monster, though of course he maintained till the last that tired defense: that in arranging the capture and transportation to death of millions of innocent people he was "just following orders". It is remarkable that the men involved in bringing him to justice - most of whom had lost family in the Holocaust - resisted what must have been the strong temptation to kill him, and instead gave him the kind of trial that he never permitted his victims.I've read a lot of Holocaust literature, and this is a worthy addition to the best of that genre.

Written simply and with such author emotion. I felt like I knew each person intimately by the end of the book My heart goes out to all those effected by this heinous inhuman act. There should of never been question as to pursue and prosecute.

Amazing story of the hunt for Eichmann and the serendipitous manner in which he was discovered in Argentina. Aside from the unique nature of his capture and removal to Israel is the determination of Ben Gurion to try Eichmann as a matter of a teaching experience for the world. Well worth reading together with another book, The Hunting of Eichmann.

Despite having read several other similar books, I read this along with my grandson so we could discuss his assignment. It kept both of us on the edge of our seats and includes so many details that make you want to know more and more!! We are reading more of Neal Bascomb’s books now for pleasure!

This book had my attention from start to finish. Were it not for work, I would've completed it in one sitting. Captivating and very informative. Above all, it has shed a very bright light on the horrors of post-war criminals who did not realize that the long arm of lady justice extends beyond the borders of Nazi Germany. I would recommend this book to anyone that has an understanding of the holocaust events. Even if you don't, this book will give the reader enough background information.

At first, I just chose this book because I needed to read a non-fiction book for my class project, but after reading the first chapter, I was instantly hooked. I love how this book is mainly about events that occurred after World War II because I never learned too much about what happened post WWII.

Ref 1095 march 20/2018This is an excellent account of the traceing,capture and transporting to Israel of Adolf Eichman the most notorious Nazi who escaped after the war. It wasnt till 1956 that whispers of Eichman living in Buenos Aires emerged but it was a number of years before this was confirmed and he was captured and he was transported to Israel where he was tried found guilty and hung in1961Excellent text with some good black and white pictures.

Good

thought this book easy to read and not overloaded with too many my dates .Real events and real people,let's never forget what happened x

Evil can be brought to justice.

Good read

very good read

A good, informative book of Israel "s quest to hunt and track Eichman

The book is very short and could have had few more chapters on the holocaust. Also bit more on the escape

Its a present so cannot review completely yet

Extremely interesting book to read . Fast paced book , factual ,true story book . I loved it