Auschwitz

Auschwitz I

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June 5th 2016
The first camp established by the SS at Oświęcim, germanized to Auschwitz, was in what had been a Polish army garrison. That it was an important railroad junction no doubt contributed to its choice. It was to become the hub of 48 camps and sub-camps. Two rows of two-story brick buildings lay behind an administrative complex entered through a gate bearing the cynical slogan, Arbeit Macht Frei[/i ... read more

Europe » Poland » Lesser Poland

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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of ... ... read more