


Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution
Orders and Initiatives
Season 1 Episode 2 of 6
A look at the early stages of genocide at the camp, examining the role of commander Rudolf Hoess in the process. Despite later claiming he was only following orders, Hoess was instrumental in the development of Auschwitz for mass murder, arranging for Soviet prisoners to be brought in as construction workers and scouring Europe for more victims to kill. Featuring contributions from survivors
Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution airs on U&Yesterday HD at 4:00 PM, Tuesday 17 June. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Laurence Rees
Producer
Detlef Siebert
Director
Martina Balazova
Director