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Auschwitz: The Cost Of Cruelty (Part 2)

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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Labor and Dehumanization at Auschwitz

This chapter explores the horrific labor conditions faced by workers at the IG Farben plant in Auschwitz, revealing the high mortality rates and absurd expectations placed on malnourished prisoners. It discusses the establishment of new camps like Birkenau to accommodate the exploited labor force and highlights the stark contrasts in worker treatment between Germany and Britain. Additionally, the chapter exposes the troubling collaboration between industrial companies and the Nazi regime, illustrating the systemic cruelty embedded within the camp's operations.

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