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Auschwits was used by the Nazis as a death and work 'camp' for those that did not fit into their aryan race. Dr Mengele the famous auchwits doctor was based there and even preformed his experimentations there. Many Jews, Gypsys, Russians and many others died there at the fate of the Nazis.

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What did Auschwitz become famous for?

Mass murder, before the term 'Holocaust' was used, Auschwitz was commonly used as a term for the same meaning.


What is Auschwitz like?

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What was Auschwitz II used for?

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How is the Auschwitz camp used today?

As a tourist attraction.


What was Zyklon B in Auschwitz?

No, the only camps to use ZyklonB were Auschwitz and Majdanek. The other camps, including Trelinka, used carbon monoxide.


What was Auschwitz-Birkenau used for?

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What were the prisoners often beaten with in Auschwitz?

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What was the history of the Auschwitz?

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What are the names of the 3 main camps including Auschwitz?

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What are facts about Auschwitz Concentration Camp?

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