Dr. Jacek Lachendro

Dr. Jacek Lachendro, an expert from the Auschwitz Museum's Research Center, delves deep into the haunting history of Soviet prisoners of war at the camp. He highlights that nearly 15,000 soldiers faced brutal selection processes and inhumane conditions, resulting in staggering mortality rates. The podcast also discusses Operation Zeppelin, where these POWs were exploited for sabotage, and the post-war stigma they endured in the Soviet Union. Lachendro's insights reveal the complex and tragic fates of those caught in this dark chapter of history.