Primo Levi's friend in the camp. He was kind and stayed that way throughout his short stay.
Some experiences were those of captivity, others of the fight for survival.
Primo Levi "Survival in Auschwitz"
Auschwitz I Stammlager, Auschwitz II Birkenau and Auschwitz III Monowitz
Auschwitz Birkenau was established at Auschwitz but Auschwitz is now called Oświęcim.
"Survival in Auschwitz" is a memoir by Primo Levi, detailing his harrowing experiences as a Jewish prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. The book explores the brutal realities of camp life, the struggle for dignity, and the moral complexities faced by inmates. Levi reflects on the human capacity for resilience and the impact of dehumanization, ultimately emphasizing the importance of memory and testimony in preserving the truth of such atrocities. Through his narrative, he highlights both the horrors of the Holocaust and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Auschwitz I- Birkenau
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.
It had 3 sections. Auschwitz-I, which served as a working camp. Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the death camp. Auschwitz-III, it was used to provide slave labor to the nearby industry.
From early 1942 Auschwitz operated as both. The only other camp that served as both a concentration camp and extermination camp was Majdanek.
Auschwitz was established by Heinrich Himmler.
Auschwitz is located in Poland.
The Commandant of Auschwitz was Rudolf Hoess.