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Rudolf Hoess Biography and Timeline

Follow Rudolf Hoess through 1 dated historical records for Germany.

Rudolf Hoess, historical timeline

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1946

Hoess Testifies about Auschwitz Extermination Operations

SS Officer · Auschwitz Commandant · Nuremberg · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Former Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Hoess testifies about mass killing procedures, deportations and the operation of the extermination camp.

Role range: 1939-1945

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