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Auschwitz is the German name for Oswiemcim.
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What was Auschwitz III also called?
Auschwitz III was also called Monowitz.
Where was Auschwitz-Birkenau established?
Auschwitz Birkenau was established at Auschwitz but Auschwitz is now called Oświęcim.
Did Canada have an Auschwitz camps?
No, there was a part of a camp in Auschwitz called 'Canada'.
How did Auschwitz get its nickname?
From 1772-1918 the town was in the Austrian Empire Oswiecim, and Auschwitz was its German name.
What are the 3 parts of Auschwitz called?
Auschwitz had 3 big 'main' camps. They were called Auschwitz I, Auschwitz Birkenau and Auschwitz Monowitz. Monowitz was really a sub camp which was commonly used and when expanded did become as part of the main camps. Out of the lot, Auschwitz Birkenau was the biggest and most feared of as this part was about Extermination when the Final Solution was putted in place.
What are the names of all the rooms in Auschwitz?
They weren't called rooms, they were called Blocks and ther was Block 1-21. These everything what was in Auschwitz.
Was the dachau and Auschwitz called Ghettos?
No, both Auschwitz and Dachau were Concentration Camps durinng the Holocaust.
What part of the country is Auschwitz?
Auschwitz today is part of a Polish town called Oswiecim, Poland.
What was Auschwitz 3 also called?
Monwitz.
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 is an explanation of the purpose of Birkenau?
it was originally an expansion of Auschwitz, meant as housing for forced labour. it developed into a killing factory.
Auschwitz was a factory of what?
It is sometimes called a factory of death.
