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A Blockältester ('block senior') was a trusted prisoner in charge of a 'block'. He was appointed by the SS and had considerable power over the other prisoners in the block, usually including the right to whip them. His powers were broadly the same as those of a Kapo (Capo), except that the latter was (ususally) a gangmaster in charge of a working party possibly consisting of men from several blocks.

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