Josef Kramer
Concentration camp commandant
Born
1906
120 years ago
Died
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Commanded the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during World War II. Oversaw the operations of the camp from 1944 to 1945. Played a key role in the administration of Nazi concentration camp policies. Captured by British forces after the camp's liberation and tried for war crimes in 1945.
Commanded Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
Executed Nazi policies regarding prisoners
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