Nazi Hunters Season 1 Episode 7
Nazi Hunters
Season 1

Ep 7. Commander of Treblinka - Gustav Wagner/Franz Strangl

  • January 12, 2012

Nazi Hunters is a fascinating and thrilling docu-series that explores the brave and dedicated individuals who took it upon themselves to bring Nazi war criminals to justice. Each episode focuses on a different war criminal and the story of those who sought to bring them to justice.

In season 1, episode 7, titled "Commander of Treblinka - Gustav Wagner/Franz Strangl," we are introduced to the story of two high-ranking Nazi war criminals - Gustav Wagner and Franz Strangl - and the heroic efforts of those who hunted them down.

Wagner and Strangl were both commanders at the infamous Treblinka extermination camp in Poland, where over 800,000 Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. Wagner was known for his sadistic cruelty towards the prisoners, while Strangl was responsible for the actual killing of thousands of innocent people.

After the war, both men fled to South America to escape prosecution for their war crimes. However, a group of dedicated Nazi hunters - including Simon Wiesenthal, Beate and Serge Klarsfeld, and Israel’s secret service agency, Mossad - were determined to bring them to justice.

The episode follows the journey of these Nazi hunters as they track down Wagner and Strangl, often facing challenges and setbacks along the way. They use a combination of investigative tactics, interviews with witnesses and survivors, and sheer determination to uncover the whereabouts of the war criminals.

As the hunters get closer to their targets, they encounter resistance from the local authorities in South America, who are reluctant to aid in their capture. They must use all their skills and leverage to convince the governments to cooperate with their efforts.

Through interviews with survivors of Treblinka and the families of the victims, the episode also highlights the emotional toll the Holocaust continues to have on those who were affected by it.

Ultimately, the hunters’ relentless pursuit pays off, and both Wagner and Strangl are finally brought to justice for their crimes. Their trials serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of holding war criminals accountable, even decades after the atrocities were committed.

Overall, "Commander of Treblinka - Gustav Wagner/Franz Strangl" is a gripping and emotional episode of Nazi Hunters, showcasing the incredible bravery and determination of those who refuse to let these war criminals escape justice.

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  • First Aired
    January 12, 2012
  • Language
    English