Adolf Eichmann

German Nazi SS-Obersturmbannführer

Adolf Eichmann - German Nazi SS-Obersturmbannführer
Born

March 19th, 1906
119 years ago

Died

June 1st, 1962
63 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

Links & References

A high-ranking official in the Nazi regime, played a pivotal role in orchestrating the logistics of the Holocaust. Joined the SS in 1932 and was appointed to lead the Department of Jewish Affairs. Instrumental in implementing policies leading to the deportation of Jews to concentration camps. Captured by Israeli agents in Argentina in 1960, faced trial for crimes against humanity, and was executed in 1962.

Oversaw deportations of Jews during the Holocaust

Led the coordination of the Final Solution

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