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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.
In October 1944, the "Sonderkommando" crew at crematoria IV revolted and destroyed the crematoria. It was never used again.
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What did the numbers on Jewish prisoners mean?
They were Auschwitz concentration camp numbers and did not have any 'meaning'.
How did you escape being gassed at Auschwitz Concentration Camp?
There was no clear way, you could be selected at any time for any or no reason.
Why is Auschwitz the most notorious concentration camp?
Auschwitz, located at the intersection of several Polish cities, making it easily accessible from cities in German-occupied Europe. Auschwitz was the worst concentration camp because the goal of the camp was the extermination and elimination of all the prisoners admitted to the camp.
What was located in Auschwitz Poland?
The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was located there. It was best known for its motto over the entrance gate saying "Arbeit macht frei," translates as "Work makes you free." It was the biggest concentration camp and one of the worst and most terrifying one ever, in which most inmates died there than any other concentration camp.
How many people in Auschwitz's concentration camp got gassed at any one time?
it would probably depend on the size of the hut and who they were gassing!
What were the most infamous Holocaust concentration camps?
The most infamous of all, at least internationally, was the Auschwitz group, which was both a very harsh concentration camp, with several sub-camps and an extermination camp (Auschwitz-Birkenau).
Where was Auschwitz and why was this place important in World War 2?
Auschwitz was the name of a group of Nazi concentration camps and an extermination camp in occupied Poland. It is important because an estimated 1.15 million victims were killed there - the highest death toll at any Nazi camp or complex of camps.
Why did Auschwitz exist?
The purpose of Auschwitz was to rid of the Jews. ____ Auschwitz was originally established in May 1940 as a very harsh concentration camp for Polish intellectuals, members of the Polish resistance and habitual German criminals. Until 1942 there were very few Jews there: the camp changed function ... See the related question for more information.
Which camps were both labor and death camps?
In this answer the term death camp is taken to mean extermination camp, and not simply a concentration camp with a high death toll.All extermination camps used some inmates as labourers to help with corpse disposal and some other tasks.There were two dual camps of this kind:Auschwitz - A part of Auschwitz-Birkenau (also referred to as Auschwitz II) was an extermination camp, while Auschwitz I, III and the satellite camps were extremely harsh concentration camps.Majdanek - This camp was one of the very worst camps. It was both a very harsh concentration and it alsohad a section that was used for extermination.
Was their any resistance at Auschwitz?
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.
Why was aushwitz the worst consentration camp to be sent to?
Auschwitz is one of the worst camps to be sent to during the Holocaust because; 1. It was an combined camp of Concentration, Labour and Extermination camp. 2. It had 3 Main camps and 51 sub-camps. 3. Auschwitz was only a few of the camps which the Medical experinments taken place. 4. Like in any camp the prisoners were treated very horribly ni they mistreated them more horrible. 5. Auschwitz had 7000 SS men their and atleast 1,000 was on patrol daily and they would beaten anyone up if they wanted to for any or no reason what so ever.
What were the Three concentration camp that were in the World War 2?
There were MANY concentration camps BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER WWII. You wanted me to name 3, so here are 3 that i know:: 1. Auschwitz 2. Birkenau 3. Buna **Please forgive any spelling mistakes.
