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In World War 2 many German camps tattooed there prisoners. Is there records of what numbers relate to the prisoners?
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Did all prisoner of wars get tattoos as a ID?
No, it is not legal to tattoo a prisoner of war (a captured soldier) forceably, the prisoners that were tattooed were the Jewish prisoners in the German concentration camps. These people were not prisoners of war (they were not soldiers).
What arm was the number on during the Holocaust?
NUMBERSAlthough details are not complete regarding treatment of the holocaust victims, it seems that not all of them had their bodies marked with a number. Also, of all the concentration camps in Nazi Germany, it appears that only the Auschwitz group of camps (e.g. Auschwitz 1, Auschwitz 2 (Birkenau) and Auschwitz 3 (Monowitz) actually implemented prisoner numbering in a systematic way. This began in 1940, and at first the number was sewn onto the prisoner's uniform.Body marking did not start until 1941. The number was written or tattooed maybe on the chest, the back, or the left forearm; some were marked on the leg. Sometimes the number included a letter prefix to indicate the 'type' of prisoner. For example, the prefix 'AU' was used for Soviet prisoners of war. Those destined for immediate execution were often not marked with a number.BADGESStarting with Poland in November 1939, and then spreading to ther countries under Nazi domination, all Jews were legally requierd to wear badges which identified them as belonging to this particular religious/ethnic group. As an example of the seriousness of this law, the Jewish Community Council of Bialystock in 1941 warned the community that "severe punishment -up to, and including death by shooting-, is in store for Jews who do not wear the yellow badge on back and front."In the concentration camps, other badges with different shapes and different colors were introduced to identify other groups. They were worn on the chest or on the arm, sewn to the fabric of their coats, on the left side.For more details, and documentary photographs, see 'Related links' below this box.
In the night book what music were the Jewish prisoners not allowed to play?
They were not allowed to play German music
Were there prisoner of war camps in England?
Yes. German and Italian prisoners were kept in camps in Britain and the Isle of Man.
The Battle of El Alamein prisoners of war?
In the first Battle in July Allied forces took almost 8,000 German and Italian prisoners. Battle was fierce and in one attack, 26 Australian Brigade had almost 50% casualties.
Did all prisoner of wars get tattoos as a ID?
No, it is not legal to tattoo a prisoner of war (a captured soldier) forceably, the prisoners that were tattooed were the Jewish prisoners in the German concentration camps. These people were not prisoners of war (they were not soldiers).
How do we know how many people died in concentration camps?
The numbers are estimates based on statements made by (1) those who ran the camps and (2) other evidence, where available. The number of Jews killed was determined as about six million by the Nuremberg Tribunal in 1946. Actually, the Germans kept very good records. They wanted to document their success in 'improving' the human race to the world. During the fall of the Third Reich, many of the records were destroyed to prevent them from serving as evidence in the trials. Nazis did not keep correct records and Jews had numbers tattooed on them. Some of the names were hard to pronounce or write so often the German Officer would put down a short form. One of my girlfriend's father was a reporter (Jewish) and landed up in the concentration camp. His last name was King-Whittick and it's obvious his name would have been shortened to "King." They never did find his body and it is impossible to determine exactly how many Jews perished. It was not only the Jews, but Gypsies and any other person (even German) who went against Hitler and the Third Reich.
What has the author Giuseppe Caforio written?
Giuseppe Caforio has written: 'No!' -- subject(s): German Prisoners and prisons, Prisoners and prisons, German, Prisoners of war, World War, 1939-1945 '... come le formiche ..'
What has the author Hannelore Freisleben written?
Hannelore Freisleben has written: 'Gemartert, gemassregelt, gehenkt!' -- subject(s): Fiction, German Prisoners and prisons, Political prisoners, Prisoners and prisons, German, Prisoners and prisons, Russian, Russian Prisoners and prisons, World War, 1914-1918, World, War, 1939-1945
How many World War 2 German Prisoners of war are still living?
ask a german
What countries were the prisoners taken to and what jobs were they required to perform?
Which prisoners? German,British,Russian,American? Need more info.
What has the author Fleury Seive written?
Fleury Seive has written: 'De Montluc a Fresnes' -- subject(s): German Prisoners and prisons, Prisoners and prisons, German, World War, 1939-1945
What has the author Jon M Bridgman written?
Jon M. Bridgman has written: 'German Africa' 'The end of the holocaust' -- subject(s): Concentration camps, German Prisoners and prisons, History, Prisoners and prisons, German, World War, 1939-1945
What has the author Emanuel de Lambertie written?
Emanuel de Lambertie has written: 'Manny' -- subject(s): Biography, French Americans, French Personal narratives, French Prisoners and prisons, German Prisoners and prisons, Personal narratives, French, Prisoners and prisons, French, Prisoners and prisons, German, World War, 1939-1945
What has the author Ted Coates written?
Ted Coates has written: 'Lone evader' -- subject(s): Australian Personal narratives, Biography, Escapes, German Prisoners and prisons, Personal narratives, Australian, Prisoners and prisons, German, Prisoners of war, World War, 1939-1945
What has the author Jean-Raymond Brabant written?
Jean-Raymond Brabant has written: 'La rafle de Sainte-Anne-des-Bois' -- subject(s): Biography, German Prisoners and prisons, Prisoners and prisons, German, Prisoners of war, World War, 1939-1945
What has the author Maria Antonietta Arrigoni written?
Maria Antonietta Arrigoni has written: 'Dizionario biografico della deportazione pavese' -- subject(s): Biography, Deportations from Italy, Dictionaries, German Prisoners and prisons, Prisoners and prisons, German, Prisoners of war, World War, 1939-1945
