Hans Biebow
German SS officer during WWII
Born
1902
123 years ago
Died
April 24th, 1947
78 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Served as an SS officer during World War II. Involved in various administrative and operational roles within the Nazi regime. Managed the Jewish ghetto in Łódź, Poland, overseeing deportations and the implementation of Nazi policies concerning the Jewish population. Played a significant role in the administration of forced labor and exploitation of ghetto inhabitants until the dissolution of the ghetto.
Oversaw the Łódź ghetto during WWII
Implemented Nazi deportation policies
Managed forced labor within the ghetto
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