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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.
Which Commandant of the Marine Corps was relieved as Commandant?
Anthony Gale, the fourth Commandant of the Marine Corps.
What does Jah-vol Mein Commandant mean?
"Jah-vol Mein Commandant" does not appear to be a standard phrase or known expression in any language. It seems like a combination of German ("Jah-vol" is not a recognized German phrase) and possibly English or another language. It may not have a specific or widely understood meaning.
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 commandant sa Tagalog?
Commandant in Tagalog: komandante; taga pag-utos
What is equivalent rank of assistant commandant in army?
Assistant commandant is not a rank, it is a position.
What are the release dates for The Commandant - 2009?
The Commandant - 2009 was released on: USA: August 2009
What was a commandant in nazi Germany?
A commandant was the head of a prisoner of war camp or a concentration camp.
When was Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon created?
Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon was created in 1979.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Commandant - 2009?
The cast of The Commandant - 2009 includes: Daniel Usaj as Dmitri Martin Vande Waa as The Commandant Robert William Ford as Visili
