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What was the polish name for the place known as Auschwitz by the Germans?
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What happened in 1940 at the time of the holocaust?
Auschwitz opend, It would be known to be the bloodiest place Jews were in
What does Auschwitz mean to you?
It doesnt mean anything before it was used by now the only meaning on Auschwitz is "The word Auschwitz comes from a Nazi concentraion camp in the town Auschwitz. ____________ It is just the German version of the Polish name: Oswiechim.
Why was Auschwitz buit in Poland?
Auschwitz was not "stationed" in Poland. Auschwitz is a German name for town of Oswiecim. When in 1939 Germans invaded Poland they changed all the Polish names to German names, Polish language was forbidden. Part of the camp was acctually an old army barracks, in 1940 the Germans built the concentration camp around it. In years 1940-42 the inmates were mainly Poles and Russian soldiers. Then in 1942 first Jewish transports came. A total of at least 1.1 million people were killed there, mostly Jews from all over Europe, then Poles, Gypsies, Russians. Auschwitz was located at the crossroads of rail system, easy way to transport people. Germans were practical. And since that most European Jews lived in Poland it was logical to place camp as such there. Instead in, let's say, Denmark where only 6-8 thousands Jews lived. Imagine problems caused by transporting 3 million Polish Jews to Denmark or other country, such as France. There were other camps, like and Majdanek were majority of prisoners were non-Jews.
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.
Were homes where families lived within sight of Auschwitz?
Of the original camp, yes. But not of Birkenau (Auschwitz II) where most of the gassings took place.
In what camp did they place most Jews at?
Auschwitz is the camp where the Germans placed the most Jewish people at.
When Auschwitz was first built if it wasn't an extermination camp what was it?
There wasn't a place called Auschwitz in Poland prior to German invasion of Poland. Auschwitz is the German name for Oswiecim. Oswiecim was a town in Poland. After the Germans invaded Poland they renamed the area Auschwitz. They also destroyed several smaller settlements and towns like Birkenau around Oswiecim. The entire area where towns like Oswiecim and Birkenau were previously located became a network of labor camps controlled by the Germans all falling under the name Auschwitz.
What happened in 1940 at the time of the holocaust?
Auschwitz opend, It would be known to be the bloodiest place Jews were in
What does Auschwitz mean to you?
It doesnt mean anything before it was used by now the only meaning on Auschwitz is "The word Auschwitz comes from a Nazi concentraion camp in the town Auschwitz. ____________ It is just the German version of the Polish name: Oswiechim.
Which place is known as polish sea gate?
There is a Polish Seagate International located in Jahor, Malaysia. It appears to be a manufacturing facility.
What took place at Auschwitz Concentration camp?
During WW2, Auschwitz Concentration camp in Germany was the place where the most Jews were murdered by the Nazi's.
Why was Auschwitz buit in Poland?
Auschwitz was not "stationed" in Poland. Auschwitz is a German name for town of Oswiecim. When in 1939 Germans invaded Poland they changed all the Polish names to German names, Polish language was forbidden. Part of the camp was acctually an old army barracks, in 1940 the Germans built the concentration camp around it. In years 1940-42 the inmates were mainly Poles and Russian soldiers. Then in 1942 first Jewish transports came. A total of at least 1.1 million people were killed there, mostly Jews from all over Europe, then Poles, Gypsies, Russians. Auschwitz was located at the crossroads of rail system, easy way to transport people. Germans were practical. And since that most European Jews lived in Poland it was logical to place camp as such there. Instead in, let's say, Denmark where only 6-8 thousands Jews lived. Imagine problems caused by transporting 3 million Polish Jews to Denmark or other country, such as France. There were other camps, like and Majdanek were majority of prisoners were non-Jews.
What is Auschwitz like?
Auschwitz was a bloody place to be in and at the time it was used as a death factory which worsen peoples lifes
What is the name of the place were the boy in the striped pajamas took place?
Auschwitz and/or Berlin.
When did the boy in the stripped pajamas took place?
it took place in Auschwitz in the year 1942
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.
How do you say Welcome to a place in polish?
You can say "Witaj" or "Witajcie" to say "Welcome" in Polish.
