the Kommandant page 10 by ric Gustafson
I will try to explain the extermination process. Jews selected for gassing were led to one of the Bunkers. They were led into the undressing chamber. There the Sonderkommandos told the people that they were going to be bathed and deloused. They were told to undress and leave their clothes neatly together. Then the Jews were led into the gas chamber which contained showers and water pipes.
The women and children were led in first followed by the men. Then the door was screwed shut. Then gas crystals were poured through vents in the ceiling. The gas went through an airshaft so it could be distributed. Those near the airshaft were killed instantly. One third died instantly. The rest screamed and struggled for air. All were dead within 20 minutes.
One half hour later, the door was opened and the ventilation system was turned on. At this time, the Sonderkommandos removed gold teeth and cut the hair from the female victims.
Then the bodies were taken by elevator to the ovens. Up to three could be burned at the same time. The ashes fell through grates and then were crushed into powder. The ashes were taken to the Vistula River.
My name is Rudolf Hoess and I am writing this as I sit in a Polish prison cell. I was asked to write this from advice from a Polish psychologist and the prosecuting attorney. I was not a cruel man and I treated the slave workers fairly. I believe that National Socialism is right for Germany and me.
Rudolf Hoess was hanged in Poland for war crimes in 1947.
The End.
research help: ' The Commmandant' by Jurg Amann
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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