The Nazis made the slaved Jews wear wood, or leather clogs while occupied in the death camps because the shoes would give the Jews blisters and the blisters will lead to infection and infection will lead to death. The Nazis did anything they could to get rid of Jews faster.
The Nazis made prisoners wear clogs as a way to dehumanize them and strip them of their individuality. Clogs were uncomfortable and impractical, making it difficult for prisoners to walk or run. This was part of the larger strategy to diminish the dignity and resilience of those held captive in concentration camps.
It is standard practice to make prisoners wear uniform. I really wouldn't read anything into this.
Prisoners at Flossenburg wore what prisoners in other concentration camps wore; striped uniforms.
They made them wear the star of David on their clothing. They also marked Jewish businesses the same with paint.
All prisoners in concentration camps - regardless of background - wore the striped prison uniform.
In the Middle Ages, prisoners often wore simple and basic clothing made of coarse fabric. This could include a tunic, a loose-fitting garment, often made of wool or linen. Additionally, prisoners might be made to wear distinctive marks or symbols to signify their status as a prisoner.
It is standard practice to make prisoners wear uniform. I really wouldn't read anything into this.
Standard issue was clogs.
To identify them as Jewish
To identify them as Jewish
clogs are not popular in France as footwear.
'clogs' is 'klompen' in Dutch. The Dutch people don't wear clogs by the way.
Dutch people wear clogs because they are practical and comfortable footwear that keep their feet warm and dry in the wet climate of the Netherlands. Clogs are also a traditional part of Dutch culture and heritage, making them a popular choice for many people.
Clogs are worn on your feet. They are Dutch shoes or sandals.
The best nursing clogs to wear for tired feet are clogs that allow your feet to stay in a high acrhed position. This allows your feet to stop making contact with the ground.
to seperate jewish from non jewish prisoners in concentration camps
clogs
Since the Dutch don't wear clogs it's only selled in those souvenir shops in (for example) Amsterdam. There is the price higher since people believe that the Dutch wear clogs but they don't.