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What is an explanation of the purpose of Birkenau?
it was originally an expansion of Auschwitz, meant as housing for forced labour. it developed into a killing factory.
Which concentration camps were bombed?
There were a couple of minor air raids on the chemicals factory in Auschwitz III (aka Buna or Monowitz).
What were the problems faced by Hoss at Auschwitz?
Höss could not keep up with the demands made by Berlin. The two 'cottages' simply could not cope with the number of Jews being sent. Höss decided that the camp had to become more factory oriented - that Auschwitz would have to become a factory of death if it was to keep up with the planned arrivals of Jews.
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.
What is Monowitz?
Auschwitz 3 (Monowitz) was one of the first and the biggest sub-camps of KL Auschwitz. At the beginning it was to become a factory for the German company IG Farben located in Oswiecim, which had been producing synthetic rubber and liquid fuel. Authorities of the company decided to benefit from the nearness of the Auschwitz camp and they signed a contract with the SS which allowed them to use prisoners as a cheap labor.
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 was IG Farben?
IG Farben was a large German corporation which had a factory that became part of the Auschwitz concentration camp. The IG Farben factory was at Monowitz which is also called Auschwitz III.
How many jews died in Auschwitz III?
Around 15,000 Jewish People were killed at Auschwitz III (Monowitz) most of these were killed due to the workings at the IG Farben Factory.
What was the history of the Auschwitz?
Auschwitz I is located in Poland, and was originally used as a prison for the "outcasts of life" such as people with disabilities, deformities, gypsies, homosexuals and Jews (unfortunately, of course). Auschwitz II - Birkenau was started in 1941 and was larger and more "deadly and famous" than Auschwitz I. Auschwitz II is what most people referr to when they say "Auschwitz". Auschqitz III - Monowitz was a chemical plant where most of the workers were slave labourers. It is in use as a chemicals factory. Tours for the public are held at the remains of Auschwitz I and II. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auschwitz
What were the financial success at Auschwitz Birkenau as an death factory?
Auschwitz did well financially as a factory. In modern terms, it made a profit of £125 million. It had 45 sub-camps dotted around next to it with Birkenau at the centre. As trainloads of Jews arrived, they were stripped of all that they possessed. These possessions were sorted out at a section of Auschwitz call 'Canada'. Most of those who worked here were young women.
What is an explanation of the purpose of Birkenau?
it was originally an expansion of Auschwitz, meant as housing for forced labour. it developed into a killing factory.
Which concentration camps were bombed?
There were a couple of minor air raids on the chemicals factory in Auschwitz III (aka Buna or Monowitz).
What were the problems faced by Hoss at Auschwitz?
Höss could not keep up with the demands made by Berlin. The two 'cottages' simply could not cope with the number of Jews being sent. Höss decided that the camp had to become more factory oriented - that Auschwitz would have to become a factory of death if it was to keep up with the planned arrivals of Jews.
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.
What are the names of the 3 main camps including Auschwitz?
Auschwitz I Stammlager, Auschwitz II Birkenau and Auschwitz III Monowitz
What is Monowitz?
Auschwitz 3 (Monowitz) was one of the first and the biggest sub-camps of KL Auschwitz. At the beginning it was to become a factory for the German company IG Farben located in Oswiecim, which had been producing synthetic rubber and liquid fuel. Authorities of the company decided to benefit from the nearness of the Auschwitz camp and they signed a contract with the SS which allowed them to use prisoners as a cheap labor.
Where was Auschwitz-Birkenau established?
Auschwitz Birkenau was established at Auschwitz but Auschwitz is now called Oświęcim.
