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He oversaw the various camps and reported upwards

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Who stopped the executions at Auschwitz?

Hoess, the commandant. But he didn't stop them as much as he ran out of people to execute.


Did the Commandant of Auschwitz ever get married?

Yes, Rudolf Hoess was married to Hedwig Hensel and had five children.


Who ran Auschwitz the death camp?

Rudolf Höss an SS-Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) was the first commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp (4 May 1940 to November 1943). He was replaced by Arthur Liebehenschel on December 1, 1943.


How is this Auschwitz imprortant in the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

Auschwitz, the setting of the majority of the story, is important because it's the one of the harshest concentration camp created by the Germans. Shmuel, a Jewish boy, is forced to live in Auschwitz and Bruno, a German boy, is also forced to live there as well (this is because his father, the commandant got transferred to Auschwitz and the whole family had to follow him).


How many staff were there at Auschwitz?

At least 7,500 SS Guards worked at Auschwitz and all of the Sub camps during the Holocaust.At least 7,500 SS Guards worked at Auschwitz and all of the Sub camps during the Holocaust.

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Who was commandment of Auschwitz?

The Commandant of Auschwitz was Rudolf Hoess.


Who is the father in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

The Father is Bruno's dad, Gretel's dad, Bruno and Gretel's mothers husband, a soldier and a boss to Maria (the family's maid), cook (the family's cook) and the other two maids who are not really mentioned in the film or book.


What did Commandants do in World War 2?

Commandants ruled large areas. For example a commandant could have ruled Auschwitz. A commandant was very high in power.


Who stopped the executions at Auschwitz?

Hoess, the commandant. But he didn't stop them as much as he ran out of people to execute.


Did the Commandant of Auschwitz ever get married?

Yes, Rudolf Hoess was married to Hedwig Hensel and had five children.


Who is Bruno's father in the boy in the stripes pajamas?

Bruno's father, Ralf, is the Commandant of Auschwitz. He is played by David Thewlis.


What rank was Bruno's father in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

It's not specifically mentioned, but he was described as a Commandant at Auschwitz.


Who was Rudolf H?

* Rudolf Hess was Deputy Fuehrer. * Rudolf Hoesswas the Commandant of Auschwitz from May 1940 till November 1943.


Where does bruno live in the book the boy in the stripped pajamas?

He lives in Auschwitz as his father is promoted to Commandant after the visit from The Fury


Who ran Auschwitz the death camp?

Rudolf Höss an SS-Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) was the first commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp (4 May 1940 to November 1943). He was replaced by Arthur Liebehenschel on December 1, 1943.


Who is Bruno's father in boy in striped pjs book?

Bruno's father was the commandant of 'Out-with' (Auschwitz)


How is this Auschwitz imprortant in the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

Auschwitz, the setting of the majority of the story, is important because it's the one of the harshest concentration camp created by the Germans. Shmuel, a Jewish boy, is forced to live in Auschwitz and Bruno, a German boy, is also forced to live there as well (this is because his father, the commandant got transferred to Auschwitz and the whole family had to follow him).