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Female Soviet POWs Marching to an Unknown Camp

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Why Did More Than Three Million Soviet POWs Die in German Captivity?

According to Nazi ideology, soldiers in the Soviet Army were “sub-humans” who were trying to destroy Germany—and therefore must be annihilated. Explore these sources to learn more about the experiences of the Soviet POWs who faced deadly conditions and mass murder after capture by German forces.

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Jewish Perspectives on the Holocaust

View sources that highlight Jewish responses to persecution and genocide under Nazism.

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Americans and the Holocaust

Explore sources that reveal how Americans understood and responded to Nazism, World War II, and the Holocaust.

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Everyday Life: Roles, Motives, and Choices During the Holocaust

Find sources exploring the difficult choices and pressures that confronted people during the Holocaust.

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Belonging and Exclusion: Reshaping Society under Nazi Rule

Examine sources that show how the Nazis and their supporters transformed Germany to align with theories about race and national unity.

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