The Belzec Death Camp: History, Biographies, Remembrance

The book "The First Death Camp: Belzec, 1941-1945" by Chris Webb provides a comprehensive account of the development and history of the first death camp in Poland within the Aktion Reinhardt mass murder program. It includes eyewitness testimony of Jewish survivors, Poles who helped build the camp, and former SS members. The book also includes an updated and revised Jewish Roll of Remembrance, with sources provided to verify each entry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 402 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2022
Publisher: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon

This revised and updated version of Chris Webb's comprehensive 2016 book delves into the development and history of the first death camp in Poland within the framework of the Aktion Reinhardt mass murder program. Webb provides a detailed account of the construction of the death camp by the National Socialists and sheds light on the individuals who played pivotal roles in its establishment. Christian Wirth, the first Commandant, who had extensive experience in mass murder by gas from his days in the T4 Organization, played a crucial role in perfecting the techniques employed at the camp. Webb's book retraces the history of the death camp through the eyewitness testimonies of some of the Jewish survivors, the Poles who contributed to its construction, and former SS members of the Garrison and German visitors. An updated and revised Jewish Roll of Remembrance is included, with sources provided to verify each entry. This comprehensive record encompasses both the handful of survivors and a thorough account of the victims, including Polish and Czech Jews, as well as those deported from the Reich to Belzec. The book also offers a detailed record of the key figures associated with Aktion Reinhardt, including Odilo Globocnik, Christian Wirth, and Hermann Hofle, as well as members of the SS Garrison who served in Belzec. Biographies of these individuals provide insights into their histories, roles at Belzec, and their fates, where known. Additionally, the book covers post-war testimonies, trials, and excavations, providing a comprehensive examination of this dark chapter in history. A wealth of historic and contemporary photographs, some of which have never been published before, along with documents and drawings, enhance this edition.

Weight: 54g
Dimension: 21 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783838216966