The Nazi Camp Commandants
The Man Who Ran Auschwitz and Turned It into a Death Factory: Rudolf Höss
15m
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 history’s deadliest places. Follow his rise, his trial, and his final moments at the gallows.
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