Concentration Camps were camps in which people are detained, under harsh conditions with regard to legal aspect. In Nazi Germany between the years of 1933 and 1945 concentration camps were key feature to their regime. The first camps were established after Hitler's appointment of Chancellor in January 1933. After a couple of weeks the Nazi party organized numerous of detention camps to put political opponents. They established camps all over Germany to handle masses of people. They established them in north Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Saxony.
Later, in 1934 Hitler authorized Reich leader, Heinrich Himmler, to administer and formalize the concentration camps. With the help of Theodor Eicke they took charge of concentration camps. They issued procedures and regulations on how to treat prisoners. In 1935, each camp was assigned a 'SS Death's Head Unit", they were to command and keep and update on prisoner records.
As Nazi Germany expanded and invaded Poland there were six concentration camps. There was forced labor, including working in coal mines, factories, and construction. These concentration camps became sites where Nazi's could kill a group of enemies.
Later, in 1934 Hitler authorized Reich leader, Heinrich Himmler, to administer and formalize the concentration camps. With the help of Theodor Eicke they took charge of concentration camps. They issued procedures and regulations on how to treat prisoners. In 1935, each camp was assigned a 'SS Death's Head Unit", they were to command and keep and update on prisoner records.
As Nazi Germany expanded and invaded Poland there were six concentration camps. There was forced labor, including working in coal mines, factories, and construction. These concentration camps became sites where Nazi's could kill a group of enemies.
Get an inside view on how living in the major Concentration Camps would be. Maps, Pictures, and More!