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Nota d'ambito

Used for discussions of kapos when the nationality of the kapo is either unknown or not mentioned. (en-US)

Definizione

SS-appointed prisoners responsible for overseeing labor squads and for carrying out various duties in the camps. The term kapo was created by the SS as an abbreviation of Kameradschaftspolizei. (en-US)

Fonte

Weinmann, Martin, ed. Das nationalsozialistische Lagersystem. Frankfurt am Main: Zweitausendeins 1990. p. IL

Termini più generici

• vita e attività nel campo