Auschwitz II-Birkenau (1), a photo from Malopolskie, East

Photographer's Note

Birkenau was the largest of the more than 40 camps and sub-camps that made up the Auschwitz complex. During its three years of operation, it had a range of functions. When construction began in October 1941, it was supposed to be a camp for 125 thousand prisoners of war. It opened as a branch of Auschwitz in March 1942, and served at the same time as a center for the extermination of the Jews. In its final phase, from 1944, it also became a place where prisoners were concentrated before being transferred to labor in German industry in the depths of the Third Reich.

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BennyV (34748) 2012-01-16 5:31

Hello Lukasz

A classic view. Not bl/w, but as good as. Good focus on the tracks, which played such in an important role here. Impressive and hard, which ever way you look at it.

Have a good week.

Benny

paprika-jancsi (2349) 2012-01-20 14:16