Historical Events tagged with "crematorium"
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Military & Warfare
Sonderkommando Revolt in Auschwitz
October 7th, 1944 80 years ago
A group of Sonderkommando prisoners revolted at Auschwitz, burning Crematorium IV and attacking guards. The revolt was a desperate act of defiance against the extermination process, showcasing the courage of those trapped in horrific conditions. Many Sonderkommando members sacrificed their lives during this uprising, but some managed to escape and report on the atrocities occurring at the camp.
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