Auschwitz

Auschwitz was a complex of concentration and extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany during World War II. Located in Poland, it became infamous for the systematic genocide of over a million people, primarily Jews, but also Romani people, Poles, and others. Established in 1940, Auschwitz included Auschwitz I (a labor camp), Auschwitz II-Birkenau (an extermination camp), and Auschwitz III-Monowitz (a labor camp). Conditions were deadly due to overcrowding, forced labor, and mass executions. Today, Auschwitz serves as a memorial and museum, educating visitors about the Holocaust and promoting awareness to prevent future atrocities.