Table of contents for ebook and audiobook: „Beneath the Iron Curtain: The Hidden Truth of German Genocide in Poland”

German Genocide of Poles in the Concentration Camps: A Comprehensive Analysis

• Introduction

  • Historical Context: World War II and the Polish Resistance

  • Research Objectives and Methodology

  • The Importance of Investigating Nazi Crimes in Poland

  • Overview of the Book's Structure and Content

• Part I: The Nazi Occupation of Poland

  • Chapter 1: The Invasion and Initial Occupation (1939-1940)

    • The German Invasion and its Aftermath

    • Establishment of the General Government and its Structure

    • Nazi Policies towards Polish Jews and Christians

    • Early Resistance Movements and their Suppression

  • Chapter 2: The Nazi Regime's Economic and Social Policies (1940-1942)

    • Economic Exploitation and Reparations

    • Social Engineering and the Polish Population

    • Forced Labor and the Treatment of Polish Prisoners

    • The Role of Collaborators and Informed Individuals

  • Chapter 3: The Holocaust in Poland (1942-1945)

    • The Wannsee Conference and the "Final Solution"

    • Mass Deportations and the Establishment of Ghettos

    • Extermination Camps and the Role of Auschwitz

    • Polish Resistance and the Aid to Jews during the Holocaust

• Part II: The Kommandantur and Nazi Atrocities

  • Chapter 4: The Kommandantur and its Role in Nazi Atrocities

    • The Structure and Function of the Kommandantur

    • Nazi Atrocities and Crimes against Humanity

    • The Treatment of Polish Civilians and Prisoners

    • Collaboration and Complicity among Polish Officials

  • Chapter 5: Mass Executions and Concentration Camps

    • The Katyn Massacre and other Mass Executions

    • The Establishment and Operation of Concentration Camps

    • Conditions in the Camps and the Treatment of Prisoners

    • Escapes and Resistance within the Camps

  • Chapter 6: The Role of the German Military and Police

    • The German Military's Involvement in Nazi Atrocities

    • The Role of the Orpo and the Einsatzgruppen

    • Collaboration and Complicity among German Officials

    • War Crimes Trials and the German Military's Response

• Part III: The Aftermath and Legacy of Nazi Crimes

  • Chapter 7: The Allied Response to Nazi Atrocities

    • The Allied Governments' Knowledge of Nazi Crimes

    • The Establishment of War Crimes Trials and Tribunals

    • The Nuremberg Trials and their Significance

    • Prosecution of Nazi War Criminals and their Trials

  • Chapter 8: The Impact on Polish Society and Identity

    • The Psychological Trauma and Emotional Impact

    • The Loss of Life and the Destruction of Communities

    • The Role of the Catholic Church in the Post-War Period

    • Reconciliation and Coming to Terms with the Past

  • Chapter 9: The Importance of Remembering and Preserving the Past

    • The Significance of Holocaust Education and Remembrance

    • The Role of Museums and Memorials in Preserving History

    • The Challenge of Preserving Historical Records and Evidence

    • The Importance of Interdisciplinary Approaches to Historical Research

  • Chapter 10: Conclusion and Future Directions

    • Summary of Key Findings and Takeaways

    • Implications for Contemporary Politics and Society

    • Recommendations for Future Research and Investigation

    • Final Thoughts and Reflections on the Importance of Remembering