The Nazi Camp Commandants
4 Episodes
The Nazi concentration camp system could not function without its commandants—men who ruled with absolute authority and inflicted terror on thousands. From Dachau to Mauthausen, these leaders turned the camp network into a system of daily brutality. This collection tells the stories of these men—their ascent within the SS, their brutal treatment of prisoners, and their complicity in genocide. Each film uncovers their crimes and the downfall that followed.
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The Man Who Ran Auschwitz and Turned It into a Death Factory: Rudolf Höss
Episode 1
Rudolf Höss built Auschwitz into the largest killing center in Nazi history, later claiming he was merely “following orders.” From his early years in the SS to his chilling efficiency in building the camp’s killing apparatus, this documentary uncovers the cold, calculated mind behind one of histo...
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Nazi Commandant of Stutthof Who Hanged Small Children & Women: Max Pauly
Episode 2
Max Pauly, SS commandant of Stutthof and Neuengamme, oversaw some of the most horrific Nazi crimes of WWII. From mass executions in Poland to the Bullenhuser Damm massacre of 20 children, his reign was marked by cruelty and death. Captured after the war, Pauly stood trial for his atrocities and w...
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Commandant of Dachau Who Whipped and Killed Prisoners: Nazi Psycho Hans Loritz
Episode 3
Hans Loritz, SS commandant of Dachau and Sachsenhausen, left behind a legacy of cruelty, corruption, and fear. His rule was marked by mass executions, brutal punishments, and the ruthless exploitation of prisoners. This film uncovers how one man’s ambition and sadism turned two concentration camp...
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Nazi Commandant Who Turned Mauthausen Into Hell on Earth - Franz Ziereis
Episode 4
As commandant of Mauthausen, Franz Ziereis oversaw one of the deadliest Nazi camps, where starvation, forced labor, and executions claimed over 95,000 lives. After fleeing in 1945, he was caught by US forces, fatally wounded, and confessed to horrific crimes. His body was later hung on the camp f...
