Post-War Recovery and Consequences
People were released from the camps after the war was declared over. But for many survivors, the joy of freedom was overshadowed by the immense losses they had suffered. Many of the survivors had lost their families and were deeply ill. Trials were held to hold accountable those who were responsible for the Holocaust. These trials aimed to bring justice to the victims and their families and ensure the perpetrators faced consequences for their actions. One of the most well-known trials was the Nuremberg Trials, where top Nazi officials were prosecuted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other atrocities committed during the Holocaust and World War II.
The Holocaust
Holocaust originated from the Greek word for “sacrifice by fire,” and it was used to describe the mass killings of Jews. The Holocaust, which took place approximately 80 years ago during World War 2 primarily targeted the Jewish people. From 1937 to 1945, the Nazis and their collaborators killed approximately 6 million Jews.
In this article, we will see the history of the holocaust why it happened, and how it came to an end. Let’s get started.