You have spelled it correctly. When the word refers to the Nazi genocide of the Jews, it should be spelled with a capital H.
Holocaust.
"Holocaust" comes from the Hebrew word for a "Burnt Offering". It likely refers to the ovens that were used in the Nazi concentration camps, or perhaps just the mass slaughter in general.
The word 'carnage' refers to a huge slaughter or killing.
The purpose of the Yellow Star was to make Jews instantly recognizable. The use of a badge was not instantaneous throughout Nazi-occupied Europe. The Yellow Star, inscribed with the word "Jude," has become a symbol of Nazi persecution.
It is not clear whether you are looking for the word - which is Holocaust, or whether this is a 'please-tell-me-all-about' question, or both.
Israel is the homeland of the Jews. The word Israel also refers to all the Jews in the world.
Here are 4 definitions for the word "(H)holocaust" a great or complete devastation or destruction, esp. by fire. a sacrifice completely consumed by fire; burnt offering. (usually initial capital letter ) the systematic mass slaughter of European Jews in Nazi concentration camps during World War II (usually prec. by the).any mass slaughter or reckless destruction of life (dictionary.com)
The yellow star of david had the word "Jude" on it as a symbol of Nazi Persecution. It was also used to make Jews recognizable.
The Nazi genocide of the Jews during WWII is known as the Holocaust. Nazi Germany dubbed it: The Final Solution of the Jewish Question (German: Die Endlösung der Judenfrage).___The Holocaust. (Note that the term 'Final Solution' applies to the Jews only).
The Holocaust
It is incorrect to use the word Holocaust to describe a period of time and also confusing. In the context of World War 2 the word refers to the Nazi genocide of the Jews. The genocide lasted from about June 1941 till May 1945.Obviously, one can ask questions like "Where did Oskar Sternberg hide during the Holocaust" meaning Where did Oskar Sternberg hide while the Holocaust was happening.---The Holocaust in the usual sense of the Nazi genocide of Jews took place from 1941-1945, during World War 2.