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Remarkably, there were instances of individual resistance and collective efforts at fighting back inside Auschwitz. Poles, Communists and other national groups established networks in the main camp. A few Jews escaped from Birkenau, and there were recorded assaults on Nazi guards even at the entrance to the gas chambers. The 'Sonderkommando' revolt in October 1944 was the extraordinary example of physical resistance.
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Did any Irish die in Auschwitz?
possibly, i know of at least one who survived Auschwitz.
What ocean is by the Auschwitz by?
Auschwitz is in SW Poland near Krakow. It is not near any sea or ocean.
Was their any resistance in Auschwitz concentration camp?
Remarkably, there were instances of individual resistance and collective efforts at fighting back inside Auschwitz. Poles, Communists and other national groups established networks in the main camp. A few Jews escaped from Birkenau, and there were recorded assaults on Nazi guards even at the entrance to the gas chambers. The "Sonderkommando" revolt in October 1944 was the extraordinary example of physical resistance. In October 1944, the "Sonderkommando" crew at crematoria IV revolted and destroyed the crematoria. It was never used again.
Did any prisoners at Auschwitz die from dhydration?
Yes.
How many Auschwitz camps were in World War 2?
there was a total of three Auschwitz camps that were significant in World War II. Each Auschwitz had a different purpose. Auschwitz I was created to incarcerate prisoners at forced labor. Auschwitz II was built as the Execution or Death Camp, holding more Gas Chambers than any of the three Auschwitz camps. Auschwitz III was a Labor Education Camp for non-Jewish prisoners who were perceived to have violated German-imposed labor discipline.
Were there any famous survivors from Auschwitz?
no, but some gained fame since then.
Did any of her family survive in Auschwitz?
yes, her father Otto Frank.
What are the names of the 3 main camps including Auschwitz?
Auschwitz I Stammlager, Auschwitz II Birkenau and Auschwitz III Monowitz
Why do women get sent to Auschwitz in the Schindler's list?
There was mistake made by the railroad operators and they got sent to Auschwitz. There wasn't any kind of trickery or deceit, it was just an accident.
Where was Auschwitz-Birkenau established?
Auschwitz Birkenau was established at Auschwitz but Auschwitz is now called Oświęcim.
What was the difference between Auschwitz and Birkenau?
Auschwitz I (or 1) was the original camp established in May 1940. It was an extremely harsh concentration camp, mainly for political prisoners - especially members of the Polish resistance. Auschwitz II (or 2, aka Birkenau) was begun in October 1941. It housed the extermination camp with the gas chambers and the women's camp as well as various other camps.
How long did it take to build Auschwitz?
It began as a big concentration camp, mainly for Poles and was extended in stages. Auschwitz I used existing buidlings to a large extent and most of it was in use in 1940. Auschwitz II (Birkenau) was built in 1941-42 and Auschwitz III (Monowitz) in 1942. Several sub-camps (about 35) were added.
