Simon Wiesenthal

[KG_Kharkov]

I'm not sure how many of you have heard of Simon Wiesenthal, but he's probably the most famous of the post-war Nazi Hunters, and was instrumental in capturing Adolf Eichmann. He survived 4 years in a concentration camp where almost his entire family was killed. My mom bought me a book on him for my birthday. It looks great. Here's the link to the Amazon description:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/078671090X/qid=1131458023/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-2625183-6049763?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

Here's a link to his biography:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Wiesenthal

[Full Monty]

Isn't his role (or not) in the capture of Eichmann open to dispute? I seem to remember some tv programme where that came up.

[KG_Kharkov]

I don't know much about Weisenthal so it certainly could be. I guess I'll know more once I read his biography. He certainly sounds like an interesting guy to learn more about.

[KG_Cloghaun]

It has been suggested by the Israelies that his role was inflated in that particular capture. Nevertheless, he was instrumental in capturing many Nazi bastards over the years.

[KG_Kharkov]

The Wikipedia article does a nice job of presenting all the controversy surrounding the Eichmann issue.