Before the rise of the Nazi party, Germany, especially Berlin, was one of the most tolerant places for homosexuals in the world. But that all changed when the Nazis came to power. The pink triangle sewn onto prison uniforms became the symbol of the persecution of homosexuals, a persecution that would continue for many years after the war. A mix of historical research, first-person accounts and individual stories brings this time to life for young...

Describes the establishment of concentration camps throughout Nazi-occupied territory whose sole purpose was to exterminate Jews and other people considered undesirable by Hitler and his followers.

Discusses the events leading up to the creation of concentration camps under German policy during World War II, before examining life in the camps, the discovery of the camps, and what happened following their liberation.

Describes the establishment of Nazi concentration camps throughout Europe and their eventual use as a means of eliminating the Jews.

"Adolf Hitler implemented his reign of terror against the Jews by ordering the construction of thousands of camps throughout Europe. Concentration camps removed Jews from society, labor camps worked them to death, and killing centers murdered them in gas chambers. The result was the annihilation of six million Jews as well as millions of other innocent victims."--

Discusses life in a Nazi concentration camp, including typical conditions in the camps, daily life, organization and implementation, extermination through labor, and surviving against all odds.

The Nazi campaign against Jewish people living in their territories began slowly, with the gradual erosion of their rights to own property, hold a job, or marry non-Jews. These indignities intensified over time, eventually culminating in the establishment of work camps--also known as concentration or death camps--such as Auschwitz. Full-color photographs, a detailed timeline, and excerpts from primary sources offer an in-depth look at the Nazis rise...