Nazi Concentration Camps

Overview

"Nazi Concentration Camps" is an informative application that delves into the grim history of concentration camps under Nazi Germany. This app provides a comprehensive collection of data and insights into the annals of the world, including ancient countries, cities, biographies of notable figures, and historical battles.

Historical Context

In March 1933, shortly after Adolf Hitler assumed power as Chancellor, the first Nazi concentration camps were established in Germany. These initial camps, managed by the Gestapo and the Prussian police, were primarily used to detain political opponents and labor union activists. Initially, these camps held approximately 45,000 prisoners.

Expansion and Administration

In 1934-35, Heinrich Himmler's SS took full control of the police and concentration camps across Germany. Under Himmler’s leadership, the role of these camps expanded significantly. They began housing individuals deemed "undesirable," such as Jews, criminals, homosexuals, and Romani people. By the onset of World War II, the number of inmates had risen to 21,000. The peak population occurred in January 1945, when the camps held over 715,000 prisoners.

The administration of these camps was handled by the Concentration Camps Inspectorate from 1934 onwards. In 1942, this entity was incorporated into the SS-Wirtschafts-Verwaltungshauptamt, with the camps being guarded by the SS-Totenkopfverbände (SS-TV).

Distinction Between Camp Types

It is important to note that Holocaust scholars distinguish between concentration camps and extermination camps. While concentration camps were primarily detention centers, extermination camps were specifically designed for the industrial-scale mass execution of predominantly Jewish populations from ghettos and concentration camps.

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