Historical Events tagged with "world war two"
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Neuengamme Concentration Camp Opens
The Neuengamme concentration camp opened in Hamburg, Germany, creating a facility aimed at detaining political prisoners and other perceived enemies of the Nazi regime. Set up in a disused brickyard, the camp began receiving its first inmates shortly after its establishment, with the purpose of exploiting their labor for the German war industry. The conditions within the camp quickly became harsh, as the Nazis sought to dehumanize and control those they imprisoned. Over the years, Neuengamme grew into a major center of forced labor, reflecting the brutal tactics employed by the Nazi regime during this period.
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