In 1939, the special SS camp of Hinzert near Trier in Germany was established as a police disciplinary camp. On July 1, 1940, it became a concentration camp. Tens of thousands of political prisoners from various countries were incarcerated in Hinzert, including about 1,500 Luxembourgers. They had to perform hard forced labor and endure brutal interrogations. Over 300 deaths are documented, but the number of unreported cases is much higher. Among them were three major murder campaigns, including the executions of 44 resistance fighters from Luxembourg at the beginning of September 1942 and on February 25, 1944.
In total, about 80 Luxembourgers died in Hinzert.
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Exhibition from 4.2. to 29.3.2025 at Place de la Résistance / Brillplaz, Esch-sur-Alzette. Free. Always open.
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE RESISTANCE
Place de la Résistance
L-4041 Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg
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