Rich Rostrom wrote:
>> 2) If he escapes to Switzerland/Spain/South America, who goes looking
>> for him? I don't think the Israelis would put that much effort into
>> it...
>
> If he had escaped to Switzerland... He would have
> been extradited - possibly by Italy, for treason
> against the recognized Italian government. Or for
> war crimes in Yugoslavia, France, or the USSR.
??? Would Switzerland extradite him? They're known for granting
asylum. What are their laws on this? And treaties with Italy at the time?
And would treaties have been valid considering the gov'ts in charge?
> Once he was in custody, he could be tried for
> crimes against peace, if anybody wanted to.
>
> I don't think he could hide.
I'm not so sure. A lot of Nazis did, with varying success. He might
manage it. You're right though, especially Yugoslavia would have wanted
him for war crimes, though they had their own troubles at the time.
Dennis |
