Gangsters vs. Nazis

In Gangsters vs. Nazis, acclaimed crime writer Michael Benson reveals the alarming rise of Nazism in 1930s America, where over one hundred anti-Semitic groups proliferated. Amidst this dark backdrop, notorious mobsters organized their own resistance to combat fascism, inspiring ordinary citizens to join their fight. Packed with surprising facts and vivid portraits, the narrative culminates in the notorious 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, highlighting a rarely told chapter of American history where crime and patriotism intertwined.