The Nazi Camp Commandants
Commandant of Dachau Who Whipped and Killed Prisoners: Nazi Psycho Hans Loritz
11m
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 camps into living nightmares—and the shocking way his life ended before he could ever face justice.
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