Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution: Orders and Initiatives

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A look at the early stages of genocide at the camp, examining the role of commander Rudolf Hoess in the process. Despite later claiming he was only following orders, Hoess was instrumental in the development of Auschwitz for mass murder, arranging for Soviet prisoners to be brought in as construction workers and scouring Europe for more victims to kill. Featuring contributions from survivors.