Liberation of Auschwitz Documentary - Part 5 of 11

The transcript details the harrowing experiences of Auschwitz survivors, focusing on the psychological impact on individuals like Michelle Kula. It describes the systematic operations within the camp, including the sorting and exploitation of prisoners' belongings. The Soviet discovery of storerooms filled with items ready for processing highlights the scale of the atrocities. The economic exploitation of valuables, such as gold teeth and currency, is discussed, along with the uncalculated worth of confiscated property during Operation Reinhart.

What psychological effects did Auschwitz have on survivors like Michelle Kula?

• They forgot their experiences quickly.

• They felt a sense of relief and closure.

• They experienced fear, anxiety, and nightmares.

• They became more optimistic about life.

What did prisoners have to do with their belongings upon arrival at Auschwitz?

• They could keep them with them.

• They could send them back home.

• They were allowed to choose a few items to keep.

• They had to leave them behind.

What was the purpose of the section called 'Canada' in Auschwitz?

• It was where confiscated belongings were stored.

• It was a recreational area for the SS.

• It was a symbol of hope and freedom.

• It was a place for prisoners to rest.

How many men's suits were counted in the storerooms of Auschwitz?

• 1,000,000

• 836,525

• 500,000

• 348,820

What was done with the gold teeth extracted from prisoners?

• They were discarded.

• They were used for dental research.

• They were melted into gold bars.

• They were returned to families.

What was the estimated worth of property confiscated during Operation Reinhart?

• 250 million Reichsmark

• 100 million Reichsmark

• 180 million Reichsmark

• 200 million Reichsmark

What happened to the glasses collected from Auschwitz prisoners?

• They were destroyed.

• They were given to prisoners.

• They were repaired and used by the German military.

• They were sold to civilians.