24,916 Jews were deported from Belgium to Auschwitz between 1942 and 1944, with varying levels of cooperation from Belgian authorities.
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24,916 Jews were deported from Belgium to Auschwitz between 1942 and 1944, with varying levels of cooperation from Belgian authorities.
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Synopsis
Belgium's streets witnessed the deportation of nearly 25,000 Jews to Auschwitz between 1942 and 1944. Nazi officials organized the roundups with varying levels of cooperation from Belgian authorities. Some authorities resisted, while others collaborated, often unknowingly. The documentary details the actions of the Nazis and the Belgian government during this dark period of World War II and the Holocaust.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of Belgian authorities on Jewish deportations.
- Find out about the complexities of collaboration in WWII.
- Meet the individuals involved in the deportation process.
Did You Know
- 24,916 Jews were deported from Belgium to Auschwitz between 1942 and 1944.
- The deportations were organized by the Nazis with cooperation from Belgian authorities.
- Belgian authorities had attitudes that varied from resistance to collaboration.
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How many Jews were deported from Belgium to Auschwitz between 1942 and 1944?
A total of 24,916 Jews were deported from Belgium to Auschwitz during that period.
Who organized the roundups and deportations of Jews in Belgium?
The roundups and deportations were organized and carried out by the Nazis, with varying levels of cooperation from Belgian authorities.
What was the attitude of Belgian authorities towards the deportations?
The attitude of Belgian authorities varied from outright resistance to voluntary or unwitting collaboration.
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