The Operation Reinhard Death Camps: Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinka
The Operation Reinhard Death Camps: Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinka is Yitzhak Arad’s historical account of the Nazi extermination camps in occupied Poland. This revised and expanded edition covers the camps’ history, deportations, ghettos, victim numbers, and accounts of resistance and survival. The listing describes a Kindle edition.
At a glance
- Focuses on the Nazi camps of Belzec, Sobibor, and Treblinka under Operation Reinhard.
- Revised and expanded edition adds material on German occupation in Poland, the operation’s execution and timing, named ghettos, and updated deportation victim figures.
- Includes accounts of resistance and survivors alongside documentation of the camps.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A focused study of three Operation Reinhard camps rather than a general Holocaust overview.
- The described expanded material connects camp history with ghettos and deportations in occupied Poland.
- Kindle listing includes screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Indiana University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | July 13, 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 544 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0253034472 |
| File size | 34.2 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
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Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying Operation Reinhard and the histories of Belzec, Sobibor, and Treblinka.
- Students or researchers seeking a detailed account that also addresses ghettos, deportations, resistance, and survivor experiences.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a light or non-distressing subject. The book addresses mass murder and the Holocaust.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing describes a history of Belzec, Sobibor, and Treblinka under Operation Reinhard, including deportations, ghettos, victim numbers, resistance, and survivor accounts.
What additional material is in the revised edition?
The listing says it adds coverage of Jews under German occupation in Poland, the execution and timing of Operation Reinhard, several ghettos, and updated numbers of victims killed during deportations.
What reading features are listed for the Kindle edition?
Screen Reader, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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