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Telegram to Himmler concerning preparations for armaments production in two concentration camps
Authors
Richard Gluecks (Inspector of concentration camps; Chief of Amtsgruppe D in WVHA, SS; SS Gruppenf.)
Richard Gluecks
German general (1889-1945); SS-Gruppenführer, head of the inspection of the concentration camps
- Born: 1889-04-22 (Mönchengladbach)
- Died: 1945-05-10 (Flensburg)
- Country of citizenship: Germany
- Occupation: politician; torturer
- Member of political party: Nazi Party
- Member of: Schutzstaffel
- Military rank: Gruppenführer
- Military branch: Schutzstaffel
Date: 02 April 1942
Literal Title: Betr. Ruestungsfabrikation in Buchenwald und Neuengamme
Total Pages: 2
Language of Text: German
Evidence Code: NO-505
Citation: NMT 4 (page 595)
HLSL Item No.: 5488
Document Summary
Staff Evidence Analyses
NO-505: Cable from Gluecks to Himmler or employment of CC prisoners for war production
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NO-505: 2 Apr 42 - Teletype Gluecks to Himmler. Erection of 4 barracks started in Buchenwald. 300 prisoners will be used for manufacturing carbines. 500 for small ammunition and pistols. Reports on conference with representatives of the Speer Ministry re manufacture in the Neuengamme Concentration Camp. 300-400 prisoners will be used in three shifts.