He thought that birkenau was better than Auschwitz , with cement buildings with 2 stories rather than wooden barracks and little gardens here and there
In "Night," Elie Wiesel's first impression of Auschwitz after leaving Birkenau is one of horror and disbelief. He describes the camp as a place filled with smoke and flames, where the air is thick with the stench of burning flesh. The overwhelming fear and uncertainty he feels is palpable, as he grapples with the stark reality of his surroundings and the fate that awaits him and others. This moment marks a profound turning point in his experience during the Holocaust.
Elie Wiesel's impression of Auschwitz is one of horror and despair, reflecting the profound dehumanization and suffering experienced by prisoners. He describes the camp as a place of unimaginable brutality, where hope is extinguished and humanity is stripped away. Wiesel's experiences there profoundly shaped his worldview, leading him to emphasize the importance of remembering the Holocaust to prevent such atrocities from happening again. His reflections convey a deep sense of loss and a commitment to bearing witness to the atrocities committed.
They went to Buchenwald.
At least 3.5 million people died in Auschwitz.
In May 1944 he was sent to Auschwitz III (also known as) Buna or Monowitz) and then moved under appalling conditions in January 1945 to Buchenwald.
he was in Auschwitz.
he was in Auschwitz.
In "Night," Elie Wiesel's first impression of Auschwitz after leaving Birkenau is one of horror and disbelief. He describes the camp as a place filled with smoke and flames, where the air is thick with the stench of burning flesh. The overwhelming fear and uncertainty he feels is palpable, as he grapples with the stark reality of his surroundings and the fate that awaits him and others. This moment marks a profound turning point in his experience during the Holocaust.
They went to Buchenwald.
Wiesel was a prisoner in both Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps. He is sometimes mentioned as having also been in Buna, but Buna was a part of Auschwitz.
They were sent to Auschwitz along with Elie and the rest of the Wiesel family
At least 3.5 million people died in Auschwitz.
Elie Wiesel's father was named Shlomo Wiesel. He was a prominent figure in the Jewish community in Sighet, Romania, where the Wiesel family lived before being deported to Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Shlomo Wiesel was an observant Jew and a respected leader in the community. He tragically died in the concentration camp alongside his son.
Elie Wiesel kept a striped concentration camp uniform from his time at Auschwitz.
In May 1944 he was sent to Auschwitz III (also known as) Buna or Monowitz) and then moved under appalling conditions in January 1945 to Buchenwald.
A-7713A-7713Elie's inmate number was A-7713.
Elie Wiesel was 15 Years old when he was sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau on May 16th 1944.