16 March 2022
Category: Male Nazi Guards
Paul Szczurek was born on June 26, 1908 near Katowice. He was a Polish citizen of German nationality. Before the outbreak of the WW2, he used to work as a steelworker. In January 1940 he joined the SS and in October 1940 he started to work in Auschwitz concentration camp where he committed his worst crimes.
He held various positions in the camp and worked not only at censorship office for letters and parcels for prisoners but also as a concentration camp guard and block leader. . He took active part in selections for gas chambers and was known for his bestiality. After the end of the war, Paul Szczurek had to finally face justice and pay for his crimes. He was tried at the Auschwitz trial which began on November 24, 1947. The trial lasted one month and sentenced Paul Szczurek to death by hanging.
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Eshi M
21 September 2022
Aside from learning more about the darkest era in human history, I think that one of the best aspects of these videos are the photos of those who lost their lives in the holocaust. We've seen first-hand accounts on those who managed to survive, but showing biographical information on those who lost their lives makes the unthinkable member of 6 million lost more tangible. These people were not even granted the dignity of a solitary death, and I appreciate that these videos ensure that they are not forgotten.
Simons Matthew
28 July 2022
Fantastically presented videos. The narrator is also superb. You are doing an enormous service. We must never forget these crimes - especially the Holocaust. It would be good if you also covered Belzec and Christian Wirth.
Rabbi Linscher
21 October 2022
Excellent study of this evil beast... thank you!