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Hey, in this episode of the Post-War series I decided to deal with the outrageous case of Klaus Barbie, also known as the Butcher of Lyon. The Gestapo officer was responsible for the deaths of about 14 thousand people. He either ordered most of them shot or sent them to death camps. However, he was not tried after the war. He got involved in the activities of conspiratorial organizations founded by former Nazis, and then began cooperation with American intelligence. Working for the Americans ensured his freedom because the United States decided to send its informant to South America. Meanwhile, Barbie was still wanted by the French justice system. Klaus Barbie found his place in Bolivia perfectly. For many years he cooperated with the local regimes. In addition, he developed his shady businesses, including arms and drug trafficking. He even began cooperation with Pablo Escobar. More about Klaus Barbie in the latest episode of the Post-War series! Most of the materials used in the film come from the public domain. I remind you that the pre-sale of my latest book How Moscow Lost the Cold War is ongoing. In ten chapters and 500 pages I talk about why, in my opinion, the USSR had to lose the Cold War conflict. I describe, among others, the Korean conflict, the Chernobyl disaster, and the Yanayev putsch. I encourage you to buy it! The book is available exclusively at https://powojnie.sklep.pl And now I invite you to watch the latest episode.