Sachsenhausen camp, Oranienburg Germany

 

Sachsenhausen was a Nazi concentration camp located in Oranienburg, Germany, operational from 1936 to 1945. Initially, it held political prisoners, but over time, it housed a diverse group of inmates, including Jews, Soviet POWs, and other groups targeted by the Nazis. The camp was notorious for its harsh conditions, forced labor, and brutal treatment of prisoners.

Where they were-

During its operation, more than 200,000 prisoners passed through Sachsenhausen, with tens of thousands dying due to execution, disease, and overwork. The camp also had a gas chamber and a medical experimentation area. In April 1945, as the Allies advanced, the camp was evacuated, and many prisoners were forced on death marches. Sachsenhausen was liberated by Soviet troops on April 22, 1945.

Today, Sachsenhausen serves as a memorial and museum, preserving the history and honoring the victims of the atrocities committed there.

Some survivors of Sachsenhausen

Paul Reynaud: The penultimate Prime Minister of the French Third Republic.

Francisco Largo Caballero: Prime Minister of the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War.

Stepan Bandera: Ukrainian nationalist leader.

Herschel Grynszpan: Assassin who killed a German diplomat, sparking Kristallnacht.

Yakov Dzhugashvili: Joseph Stalin's oldest son.

Jack Churchill: British Army officer known for his remarkable escapes.

Harry Day: RAF pilot who escaped from Stalag Luft III and survived Sachsenhausen

The Great Escape

British RAF officers who were captured during the war and involved in the "Great Escape" from Stalag Luft III were executed at Sachsenhausen. 

Resources

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Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp 1936-1945 by Gunter Morsch - This book pro-vides a comprehensive overview of the camp's history, including its establishment, the mass internments, and the final phase with mass murders and death marches.

Liebe Mutti: One Man's Struggle to Survive in K.Z. Sachsenhausen, 1939-1945 by Jerzy Pindera - A memoir that offers a personal account of life in Sachsenhausen, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by prisoners.

Book of the Dead Sachsenhausen 1936-1945 - This book lists the names of more than 20,000 victims of the camp, preserving their memory and honoring their lives

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