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Ratlines (World War II) The ratlines ( German: Rattenlinien) were systems of escape routes for German Nazis and other fascists fleeing Europe from 1945 onwards in the aftermath of World War II. These escape routes mainly led toward havens in the Americas, particularly in Argentina, though also in Paraguay, Colombia, [1] Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico ...
Mar 1, 2020 · 03/01/2020. After World War II, thousands of Nazis fled to South America along so-called ratlines — often with the help of Catholic clergy. The Vatican is now opening its archives from the time.
Feb 25, 2023 · Ratlines were secret networks that helped thousands of Nazi war criminals escape justice and settle in South America after World War II. Learn how the Vatican, American and British spies, and South American politicians aided the ratlines and their infamous passengers.
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Ratlines are climbing aids in rigging of sailing vessels similar to a rope ladder. Ratline or ratlines may also refer to: Ratlines (World War II), escape routes for Nazi fugitives. The Ratline, a 2020 book by Philippe Sands.
Apr 16, 2020 · The Ratline is in this sense not only about events in the past, but their dangerous legacy in the world today. A formidable piece of historical sleuthing written with all the pace and suspense of...
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Ratlines ( / ˈrætlɪnz /) are lengths of thin line tied between the shrouds of a sailing ship to form a ladder. [1] Found on all square-rigged ships, whose crews must go aloft to stow the square sails, they also appear on larger fore-and-aft rigged vessels to aid in repairs aloft or conduct a lookout from above.
