Auschwitz Birkenau
When it was established
1940
The estimated number killed
2,1 to 2,5 million jews
The purpose of the camp
It was used as a sub camp
Facts about Auschwitz
2.1 to 2.5 million people died in AuschwitzAuschwitz was designed by
HeinrichimmlierOn January 27th 1945 Auschwitz was
liberated by soviet troops.1944 transport trains delivered jews to
their deaths.
LocationIn Germany
When it was established
1943
When it was Liberated 1945
Estimated number killed
50,000
The purpose of the camp
It was a detention camp
Facts about Bergen Belsen
almost everyone who was sent here was expected to die.
there were more then 60,00 inmates' dead and also when literate.
in one month alone 20,000 inmates died of starvation or illness.
LocationHooghalen Germany
When it was established
In 1939
When it was liberatedIn 1945
Estimated number killed
1.7000
The purpose of the camp
It was an extermination camp
Facts about Westerbork
the death that occurred in Westerbork was 715 Jews
almost every Tuesday a cargo train came to pick up the bodies of jews
Now there is a museum replaceing westerbork