Liberation of Auschwitz Documentary - Part 2 of 11

Auschwith-Birkenau was probably the most infamous concentration camp of the Holocaust. It was liberated by Soviet troops in 1944 and a large proportion of the footage included was filmed by the Soviet cameraman Alexander Voronsin, who also contribute with an interview. The Programme is introduced by Simon Wiesental and is an account of some of the Second World War's worst atrocities, and the reasons behind them. 10:05:10:00 Aerial view of Auschwitz-Birkenau - aerial photographs showing the layout of camp 10:06:47:00 Aerial view of the industries around Auschwitz incl. IG Farben - general view of the industries 10:07:59:00 The electrified perimeter fence at Auschwitz - view over camp - still of German officer 10:08:27:00 Voronsow interview continues 10:08:48:00 Prisoners in Auschwitz - prisoner who had been shot - liberated forced labourers outside camp 10:09:32:00 Forced labourers start march away from Auschwitz. They are in better condition than prisoners 10:10:12:00 A Soviet Special Commission arrive to inspect the camp - construction plan of the camp