One of Humanity's Darkest Days Chapter 14 Podcast

Excerpts from book, One of Humanity's Darkest Days, the Truth about the Holocaust

The sources describe the horrific conditions of concentration camps during World War II, with selections upon arrival that often led to immediate death in gas chambers. The sources note the resilience of prisoners, such as those in the Sobibor uprising and survivor Elie Wiesel, and their attempts to maintain dignity through cultural practices. The sources also detail the story of Janusz Korczak, who chose to die with the orphans in his care rather than abandon them. The sources highlight the role of the SS, specifically individuals like Heinrich Himmler and Reinhard Heydrich, and camp commandants like Rudolf Höss and Amon Goeth, in perpetrating these atrocities. The sources also discuss the complex moral questions arising from the Kapos, prisoners forced to oversee others. The sources emphasize the need to learn from these events and defend human rights.