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In English the word commandant is used to denote the officer in charge of:
- A prisoner of war camp.
- A concentration camp, death camp or extermination camp.
For some reason, the word commander has become established on most English language Holocaust websites and in Wikipedia. (Compare with barracks for huts).
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The role of a commandant?
A commandant is an officer in charge of a prisoner-of-war camp, an internment camp, conentration camp or similar camp. Obviously, the commandant sets the tone for the running of the camp. For example, a lazy commandant may turn a blind eye to abuses committed by guards to prisoners .
What did Commandants do in World War 2?
Commandants ruled large areas. For example a commandant could have ruled Auschwitz. A commandant was very high in power.
What happened to the commandant of the POW camp from the great escape?
...Relieved of duty, the former commandant feigned illness and was not caught up in the immediate revenge acts of the Gestapo (including shooting German workers who had not reported missing wire...) ...He was assigned to an infantry unit as the XO and was wounded in action against the Russians. At the end of the war he was detained until 1947... ...He had earned the respect of the senior Allied officers in the camp and they considered him an honorable man. He died in 1963.
Who was the commandant of Andersonville?
The Andersonville Commandant was Captain Henry Wirz. Wirz was the only Confederate Officer executed by the Victorious Union but question as to whether they were right to execute him continue to this day.
What concentration camp made a zoo?
Apparently, Ilse Koch, the commandant's wife, set up a zoo at Buchenwald.
What does herr commandant mean?
It means "Sir Commander" - a respectful address for the commandant (German commander) of a unit or post.
What does Jah-vol Mein Commandant mean?
"Jah-vol Mein Commandant" is a phrase that combines elements of German and French. "Jah-vol" is a misspelling of "Ja wohl," which means "yes indeed" in German. "Mein Commandant" is a mixture of German and French, with "Mein" meaning "my" in German and "Commandant" being a French word for a commanding officer. So, the phrase roughly translates to "Yes indeed, my commanding officer."
Which Commandant of the Marine Corps was relieved as Commandant?
Anthony Gale, the fourth Commandant of the Marine Corps.
What is person below the Commandant?
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
What is commandant in Arabic?
commandant in Arabic is "قائد"
The role of a commandant?
A commandant is an officer in charge of a prisoner-of-war camp, an internment camp, conentration camp or similar camp. Obviously, the commandant sets the tone for the running of the camp. For example, a lazy commandant may turn a blind eye to abuses committed by guards to prisoners .
What is equivalent rank of assistant commandant in army?
Assistant commandant is not a rank, it is a position.
What is commandant sa Tagalog?
Commandant in Tagalog: komandante; taga pag-utos
What was a commandant in nazi Germany?
A commandant was the head of a prisoner of war camp or a concentration camp.
What are the release dates for The Commandant - 2009?
The Commandant - 2009 was released on: USA: August 2009
Would make this statement FALSE The Commandant of the Coast Guard .?
To make the statement "The Commandant of the Coast Guard" false, one could specify that the individual currently holding the position is not the Commandant. For instance, if the current Commandant is Admiral Linda L. Fagan, stating "The Commandant of the Coast Guard is Admiral Karl L. Schultz" would render the statement false, as he is not the current Commandant. Alternatively, claiming that there is no such position as the Commandant of the Coast Guard would also make the statement false.
When was Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon created?
Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon was created in 1979.
