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It began as a big concentration camp, mainly for Poles and was extended in stages. Auschwitz I used existing buidlings to a large extent and most of it was in use in 1940. Auschwitz II (Birkenau) was built in 1941-42 and Auschwitz III (Monowitz) in 1942.

Several sub-camps (about 35) were added.

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