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Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):
Examining the complex system the Nazis set up to implement the extermination of the Jewish race throughout Europe from 1942, with Auschwitz as the hub. The programme reveals that at other camps, including Treblinka, Belzec and Sobibor, rival commanders participated in the genocide with enthusiasm and shared ideas for the best method of mass murder
A look at how corruption became rife within the SS, with the money stolen from Jews finding its way into the pockets of the camp guards rather than funding the war effort. Many of the SS also enjoyed illicit sexual relationships with female prisoners. Meanwhile, Dr Mengele embarked on a gruesome series of experiments, using children as guinea pigs in his research into genetic inheritance
A look at how corruption became rife within the SS, with the money stolen from Jews finding its way into the pockets of the camp guards rather than funding the war effort. Many of the SS also enjoyed illicit sexual relationships with female prisoners. Meanwhile, Dr Mengele embarked on a gruesome series of experiments, using children as guinea pigs in his research into genetic inheritance
The events of 1944, when the death toll rose substantially. By this point, the Allies were aware of Auschwitz's purpose, and faced a difficult decision over what should be done about it. Plus, the story of the occupation of Hungary, revealing how Adolf Eichmann offered to spare a million Jews in return for certain services
The events of 1944, when the death toll rose substantially. By this point, the Allies were aware of Auschwitz's purpose, and faced a difficult decision over what should be done about it. Plus, the story of the occupation of Hungary, revealing how Adolf Eichmann offered to spare a million Jews in return for certain services
The final episode examines the liberation of Auschwitz and other camps by the Soviet Red Army. However, freedom did not mean an end to the prisoners' suffering - many were mistreated by their liberators and thousands died for the want of medical treatment
The final episode examines the liberation of Auschwitz and other camps by the Soviet Red Army. However, freedom did not mean an end to the prisoners' suffering - many were mistreated by their liberators and thousands died for the want of medical treatment