Thread by @holonabove

👁️Operation Gladio, The Red Cross, & The Vatican
Hitler's Escape and the Ratlines
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The theory that Adolf Hitler escaped to Spain and then Argentina after World War II is deeply intertwined with well-documented clandestine operations involving the Catholic Church (Vatican), the Red Cross, and Operation Gladio.
These escape networks facilitated the flight of numerous high-ranking Nazis, often supported by post-war intelligence operations and funding from illicit activities like drug and human trafficking.
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Ratlines and Operation Gladio
Operation Gladio: Operation Gladio was part of NATO’s secret "stay-behind" operations in Europe during the Cold War.
Originally intended to prepare for potential Soviet invasions, Gladio's scope extended to post-war Europe, leveraging existing Nazi networks and sympathizers to counter communist influence.
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Funding through Illicit Activities:
Drug Trafficking: Operation Gladio, through its connections with organized crime, utilized funds from drug trafficking to support its activities. The Mafia and other criminal organizations played significant roles in these operations.
Quote from "Operation Gladio: The Unholy Alliance" by Paul L. Williams: "Funds from the drug trade, particularly heroin, were funneled through Gladio’s networks, often with the tacit approval of Western intelligence agencies."
Human Trafficking: Human trafficking, including the exploitation of refugees and displaced persons, also provided a revenue stream. This involved moving people across borders illegally, often under the guise of legitimate refugee assistance.
Quote from "Gladio, NATO’s Dagger at the Heart of Europe" by Richard Cottrell: "The human trafficking operations intertwined with the ratlines, using the same routes and networks to move both refugees and illicit goods."
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The Role of the Catholic Church (1)
Vatican Involvement:
Bishop Alois Hudal: Hudal was a prominent Nazi sympathizer within the Catholic Church who used his position to secure travel documents for war criminals.
Hudal wrote "The Foundations of National Socialism," expressing his support for Hitler.
Quote from "The Real Odessa" by Uki Goñi: "Bishop Hudal, known as the 'Brown Bishop,' facilitated the escape of many Nazis, using his connections within the Vatican and with the International Red Cross to procure travel papers."
Pope Pius XII: While Pope Pius XII's role is debated, some researchers suggest that his administration was aware of and perhaps complicit in the ratlines.
Vatican Bank: The Vatican Bank (IOR) has been implicated in laundering money from various illicit activities, including funds used to support the ratlines and Gladio operations.
Declassified CIA Report: "The Vatican Bank’s involvement in laundering funds from the drug trade and human trafficking has been suspected in numerous investigations."
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The Role of the Catholic Church (2)
Sanctuary and Support -
Monasteries and Convents: Numerous monasteries and convents across Europe provided temporary shelter to fleeing Nazis. These religious institutions were often used as safe houses before the escapees could move to more permanent locations.
Spanish Clergy: The Catholic Church in Spain, under Franco’s regime, extended its support to these escapees, offering sanctuary and aiding in their resettlement in South America. Franco's Spain acted as a critical transit point.
Argentine Churches: The Catholic Church in Argentina, under the influence of figures like Father Horacio Moreno, actively supported the resettlement of Nazi fugitives, providing safe havens and assistance in obtaining false identities.
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The Role of the Catholic Church (3)
The Red Cross - Issuance of Documents:
Red Cross Passports: The International Red Cross, often unknowingly, issued travel documents to Nazi fugitives. These "Red Cross passports" were instrumental in their safe passage to destinations like Argentina.
Declassified CIA Document: "The Red Cross, though its humanitarian efforts, was exploited by Nazi officials to facilitate escape routes across Europe."
Sympathetic Officials: Many in the Red Cross were sympathetic to anti-communist causes, inadvertently aiding the ratlines. Key figures within the organization worked closely with Vatican officials to issue these documents.
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Detailed Escape Routes - To Spain
U-Boat Departure: On April 30, 1945, Hitler supposedly left Berlin, traveling by various means to a northern German port such as Kiel or Flensburg, where a U-boat awaited to transport him to Spain. The involvement of U-boats like U-977 and U-530 is often cited.
Quote from "Hitler in Argentina" by Harry Cooper: "The U-530 and U-977 U-boats were part of the mysterious U-boat fleet rumored to have transported Hitler to Spain."
Flensburg: This port city was a stronghold for remaining Nazi forces and a potential point of departure.
Arrival in Spain: Once in Spain, Hitler and his associates were allegedly received by Franco’s regime. Ports like Vigo and Bilbao are frequently mentioned as landing points.
Francisco Franco: The Spanish dictator provided refuge for numerous Nazis, using Spain as a stopover for those heading to South America.
Spanish Falange: The Falangist movement, sympathetic to the Nazis, assisted in the logistics and transportation of these escapees.
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Detailed Escape Routes - To Argentina
Diplomatic Channels: Under Franco, Spain provided logistical support for the escapees, using diplomatic channels to ease their passage to South America.
Luis Orgaz Yoldi: A high-ranking Spanish military officer, Orgaz Yoldi, facilitated many of these operations, coordinating with Nazi sympathizers in Spain and Argentina.
Quote from "Grey Wolf: The Escape of Adolf Hitler" by Simon Dunstan and Gerrard Williams: "Franco’s Spain was a vital transit point, offering refuge and facilitating further travel to South America."
Resettlement in Argentina:
Juan Perón: The Argentine president at the time, and his wife Eva Perón, were sympathetic to the Nazis and allegedly facilitated the resettlement of many war criminals.
Quote from "The Real Odessa" by Uki Goñi: "Perón’s regime actively welcomed former Nazis, integrating them into Argentine society with new identities and roles."
Carlos Fuldner: An Argentine of German descent, Fuldner played a key role in organizing the escape network in Argentina. He was directly involved in providing new identities and settling former Nazis in the country.
Wolfgang Gerhard: A pseudonym used by several Nazi escapees in Argentina, this name is associated with the network that provided false identities.
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Wrap it Up
The escape of Adolf Hitler to Spain and subsequently to Argentina is deeply interwoven with the operations of the Catholic Church, the Red Cross, and post-war intelligence networks like Operation Gladio.
These operations were supported by numerous high-ranking officials and sympathizers, creating an intricate web of escape routes and safe havens.
Funding from illicit activities like drug and human trafficking provided the financial resources necessary for these clandestine operations.
While mainstream history holds that Hitler died in 1945, the extensive and well-documented activities of these ratlines provide a compelling backdrop for the alternative narrative.
This narrative is supported by numerous declassified documents, eyewitness accounts, and scholarly investigations, painting a picture of a clandestine network that could have enabled such an escape.
See my last post below for research used to write this thread...
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Evidence and References
FBI Declassified Documents: Various reports and sightings of Hitler in Argentina were investigated by the FBI, though largely based on rumors and unverified information.
These documents indicate ongoing investigations well into the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Declassified FBI Report: "Multiple sightings and reports from informants suggested Hitler's presence in Argentina, though concrete evidence remained elusive."
CIA Reports: Similar to the FBI, the CIA monitored Nazi escapees and their activities in South America, often focusing on their potential threat during the Cold War.
As we know, the CIA was part of Operation Gladio so [them] telling on themselves isn't something they normally do.

Books and Scholarly Works:
"The Real Odessa" by Uki Goñi: This book details the Nazi escape to Argentina and the support provided by Perón’s regime.
"Grey Wolf: The Escape of Adolf Hitler" by Simon Dunstan and Gerrard Williams: Explores the theory of Hitler’s escape to Argentina in great detail.
"Ratline: Soviet Spies, Nazi Priests, and the Disappearance of Adolf Hitler" by Peter Levenda: Investigates the complex network of escape routes and the involvement of various parties.
"Operation Gladio: The Unholy Alliance" by Paul L. Williams: Provides insight into how Operation Gladio used illicit funds to support its covert operations.
"Gladio, NATO’s Dagger at the Heart of Europe" by Richard Cottrell: Examines the connection between Gladio’s operations and illicit activities, including drug and human trafficking.
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