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What was the history of the Auschwitz?
Auschwitz I is located in Poland, and was originally used as a prison for the "outcasts of life" such as people with disabilities, deformities, gypsies, homosexuals and Jews (unfortunately, of course). Auschwitz II - Birkenau was started in 1941 and was larger and more "deadly and famous" than Auschwitz I. Auschwitz II is what most people referr to when they say "Auschwitz". Auschqitz III - Monowitz was a chemical plant where most of the workers were slave labourers. It is in use as a chemicals factory. Tours for the public are held at the remains of Auschwitz I and II. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auschwitz
What are the names of the 3 main camps including Auschwitz?
Auschwitz I Stammlager, Auschwitz II Birkenau and Auschwitz III Monowitz
Where is the Holocaust memorial in Auschwitz located?
Large sections of Auschwitz I and II have been preserved as a museum. -------------- It is at the end of the railway line at Auschwitz II (Birkenau) between where Krematoria II and Krematoria III stood.
What and the camp Elie was taken to?
# Auschwitz II, where he and his father were selected for work at Auschwitz III (Monowitz, sometimes also called Buna). # Buchenwald, where his father died.
What is Auschwitz II?
Birkenau
Where was Auschwitz II Birkenau located?
Auschwitz II (also known as Birkenau) was on the main site, about 1.5 miles from Auschwitz I. Please see the related question.
Is Auschwitz a museum?
Parts of Auschwitz I and II have been turned into a museum.
Where was the camp monowitz located at?
It was at Auschwitz, about four miles from Auschwitz II.
What are the four concentration camps Elie Wiesel traveled to?
Auschwitz II, Buna (=Auschwitz III), Gleiwitz, Buchenwald. He only passed briefly through Auschwitz II and Gleiwitz.
What war were the Auschwitz camps?
Auschwitz was around during World War II.
How many parts did Auschwitz have?
It had 3 sections. Auschwitz-I, which served as a working camp. Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the death camp. Auschwitz-III, it was used to provide slave labor to the nearby industry.
What was the crematoriums in Auschwitz?
From early 1942 onwards, there were three camps on the main site at Auschwitz and the number of sub-camps (off the main site) grew to 45. The main site included the extermination camp at Birkenau (Auschwitz II).
