Who were the Sonderkommandos?
Q: Who were the Sonderkommandos?
A: They were special work groups comprised of prisoners in Nazi concentration camps during World War II.
Q: What does "Sonderkommando" mean in German?
A: It means "special unit".
Q: What was the main task of the Sonderkommandos?
A: They worked in and around the gas chambers where the Nazis murdered many people.
Q: Were the Sonderkommandos volunteers?
A: No, they were not volunteers. They were selected from among the prisoners in the concentration camps.
Q: Did the Sonderkommandos play a role in the murder of people in the gas chambers?
A: It is unclear whether they actively participated in the killings or not, but they were responsible for removing the bodies and disposing of them.
Q: How did the Sonderkommandos feel about their work?
A: It is likely that they felt a mix of fear, guilt, and desperation, as they were forced to work in such horrifying conditions.
Q: How were Sonderkommandos treated by the Nazi guards and officials?
A: They were treated poorly and often subjected to physical and emotional abuse, as well as threats of being killed themselves.
