Therese Brandl
German concentration camp guard
Born
February 1st, 1902
123 years ago
Died
1947
78 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Born in 1902, served as a guard at several concentration camps during World War II. Worked primarily at Auschwitz, overseeing the treatment of prisoners. Involvement in the atrocities committed in the camps is a significant aspect of historical studies regarding the Holocaust and the roles of women in the Nazi regime.
Served as a guard at Auschwitz
Oversaw prisoner treatment during the Holocaust
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