Cashing Out

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The Flight of Nazi Treasure, 1945–1948

By Neill Lochery

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Cash It Out by Neill Lochery examines Portugal's neutral stance during World War II and explores the nation's strategic financial dealings with both the Axis and Allied powers. It delves into the complex balance that Portugal maintained to navigate the political and economic pressures of the era, shedding light on the intricate world of wartime diplomacy and currency exchange.
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You might like this book if you're interested in understanding the intricate stories of financial escapades during World War II. This historical examination offers a deep dive into the complex interactions between money, politics, and warfare, making it an engaging read for history enthusiasts fascinated by the less-explored intricacies of the wartime economy.

Cashing Out

When Nazis looked to flee Europe with stolen art, gems, and gold in tow, certain "neutral" countries were all too willing to assist them.

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By the end of January 1945, it was clear to Germany that the war was lost. The Third Reich was in freefall, and its leaders, apart from those clustered around Hitler in his Berlin bunker, sought to abscond before they were besieged. But they wanted to take their wealth with them.

Their escape routes were diverse: Sweden and Switzerland boasted proximity, banking, and industrial closeness, while Spain and Portugal offered an inviting Atlantic coastline and shipping routes to South America. In various ways, each of these so-called neutral nations welcomed the Nazi escapees, along with the clandestine wealth they carried.

Cashing Out tells the riveting history of the race to intercept the stolen assets before they disappeared, and before the will to punish Germany was replaced by the political considerations of the fast-approaching Cold War. Bestselling author Neill Lochery here brilliantly recounts the flight of the Nazi-looted riches—the last great escape of World War II—and the Allied quest for justice.

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Cashing Out by Neill Lochery has been described as a damning and revealing account, highlighting the self-interest underlying wartime decisions regardless of moral stakes. It is praised as an excellent, nuanced, and original narrative relevant to contemporary times. The book is a searing indictment, combining elements of true crime, financial deceit, and geopolitical intrigue.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781541702301

Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 336

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Education & Reference History & Military Military History Neill Lochery Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Neill Lochery is a world-renowned source on the politics and modern history of Europe and the Mediterranean Middle East. He has authored a series of critically acclaimed books, including the international bestseller Lisbon: War in the Shadows of the City of Light, 1939-1945 and most recently Brazil: The Fortunes of War, World War II and the Making of Modern Brazil. He divides his time between London, Portugal and the United States.