Auschwitz Compare And Contrast Essay

The experiment with twins began with an in depth examination of both heads that could last for days. X-rays were taken of each twin’s entire body for further examination. The twins had tubes forced into their noses and lungs. These tubes allowed for the ventilation of agas which made them cough so much they had to be restrained. Anything that the victims coughed up was collected for examination. For many days the twins were photographed so the doctors could investigate their hair patterns. They were forced into many uncomfortable positions for these photos such as holding their arms up for hours. Following this they were sent to another barrack to sit in hot water until they were ready to pass out. Next they were strapped down to a table so the doctors could pluck out their hair in order to …show more content…
More innocent people were slaughtered in this death camp than the American and British losses of World War II combined (Auschwitz Facts). Prisoners were burned alive and forced to partake in painful medical experiments. Life here for the imprisoned was unimaginable. They were allowed limited amounts of food and water so most of them starved. They lived in constant fear of death by the crematorium or gas chambers. They had to do their best to please the SS or kapos or risk being beaten. Some were even beaten for no reason other than the SS thought it would be fun. They had no control over their own lives. The SS or kapos had all the control. Some did manage to survive the horrors of this camp and carried on normal lives after the war. It is vital that the world never forgets the tragedy that occurred at Auschwitz and all the lives lost. The pain and suffering must never be forgotten so this crime never happens again. People must remember the separation of families, the acts of torture, the unfair punishments, and all the hard times of Auschwitz so history never repeats