Execution of cruel female Nazi guard who whipped old women & children & then killed them-Elsa Ehrich

EXECUTION of Elsa Ehrich - Sadistic NAZI Guard at Ravensbrück & Majdanek Concentration Camps. Elsa Ehrich was born on the 8th of March 1914 in Bredereiche then part of the German Empire. On the night of the 9th of November 1938, the Nazis destroyed synagogues and the shop windows of Jewish-owned stores throughout Germany and Austria. This event, which became known as the Kristallnacht pogrom or Night of Broken Glass, marked a transition to an era of destruction, in which genocide would become the singular focus of Nazi antisemitism.
The Germans deported Jews from all over occupied Europe to extermination camps in Poland, where they were systematically killed, and also to concentration camps, where they were drafted for forced labor which was "extermination through work." Several hundred thousand Roma people and Soviet prisoners of war were also systematically murdered.
Part of the Nazi camp system also became Elsa Ehrich.
On the 15th of August 1940, she volunteered for service in the concentration camp Ravensbrück as an SS guard.
At Ravensbrück, Ehrich initially worked as a supervisor of block 13, but through the eager performance of her responsibilities, she rose rapidly in the overseer hierarchy and from 1941, she worked as a SS-Rapportführerin - a Rapport Leader. The primary duty of a Rapport Leader was to conduct daily and evening camp roll call, which was usually a long and grueling process involving prisoners sometimes standing for hours on end in all types of weather conditions. The Rapport Leader also oversaw camp discipline of the prisoners as well as training for junior SS personnel.
Most Rapport Leaders in the SS were known for their brutality and Elsa Ehrich was no exception.
In October 1942, she was transferred to Majdanek near Lublin.
Elsa Ehrich, with her revolver and whip always ready, made sure her deputy would not overshadow her in terms of cruelty.
Ehrich, once a butcher’s shop assistant was depicted as “primitive” by her former female inmates. However, at Majdanek she had the power to decide about matters of life and death. In the camp, Ehrich would become infamous for slapping and kicking the prisoners for no reason and enjoyed brutally harassing as well as beating up especially weak, emaciated and old women, without sparing the children.
On one occasion, when Dr Perzanowska asked Elsa Ehrich for an allowance of milk for her patients’ babies, Ehrich slapped her face, yelling: “This is not a sanatorium, but a death camp!”
In her position, she was responsible for the death of tens of thousands of women and children who died in gas chambers and by shootings.
In early 1943 Ehrich made an attempt to launch a Nazi brothel in the camp, but the project was abandoned before fruition after one of her slave sex-workers was diagnosed with typhus. Ehrich herself became ill due to typhoid in February 1943.
After the suppression of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising which started on the 19th of April 1943, a large part of the surviving Jews were transported to the concentration camp at Majdanek. SS female supervisors, including Ehrich, Braunsteiner and other SS personnel, prevented the children from escaping, beat them and hit them with a whip, and then captured them again.
During the spring of 1944 the SS evacuated most of the prisoners to the concentration camps further west. In late July 1944, as Soviet forces approached Lublin, the remaining camp staff hastily abandoned Majdanek. However, in their urgency to flee the camp they neglected to destroy most of the prisoners' barracks and the gas chambers. When the Soviet army liberated the camp on the 24th of July 1944, it was virtually intact and only a few hundred Jewish prisoners remained alive. Soviet officials invited journalists to inspect the camp and see evidence of the horrors that had occurred there.
Between 80,000 - 120,000 people perished in Majdanek between October 1941 and July 1944 when the camp was operational.
When the Soviet army liberated Majdanek, Ehrich was the Oberaufseherin - Chief Senior Overseer in the Płaszów concentration camp where she had been sent on the 5th of April 1944.
The Płaszów camp was established in 1942 under the authority of the SS and police leaders in Krakow. It was initially a forced-labor camp for Jews.
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[@stevebaker6149]

This woman is not well known despite her leading role in the Holocaust. You have done your usual brilliant job at highlighting her actions. As others have noted, it is striking that she would ask for the mercy that she denied to countless others.

[@donnar9864]

It sickeningly fascinates me how regular people with normal regular jobs before the war, changed into monsters once they were given authority over others.. but this one, after working in a slaughter house doesn't surprise me as much.. ty for these educational videos..

[@WorldHistoryVideos]

Hi Donna. Very good comment. This is one of the reasons why we try to talk about their lfie before they became the "monsters " .... Thank you for watching us

[@ViraL_FootprinT.ex.e]

It can happen to any society honestly. In Jason Stanley's _How Fascism Works_ one example he uses is the Rwandan genocide. How propaganda played a role in getting neighbor to turn on neighbor because they were from a different tribe. People ended up being brutally slaughtered by people who were family fiends years prior after radio and newspaper ads vilified a certain tribe continuously. Blaming the victims of being "cockroaches" who were to blame, as scapegoats of course, for the nation's problems. A common tactic repeated throughout history sadly.

[@affablesage9582]

The capacity for the same thing exists in all of us. I hope this serves as a warning, but for so many, it won't. They look at the atrocities and disassociate, believing they'd NEVER do anything like it. All we need is the right conditions, and we'd absolutely do the same, or worse.

[@H0mework]

Ban all artists lest they turn into Hitlers too

[@donnar9864]

@@user-tz6to3hc3k It definitely isn't something all of us can do and I'm not demeaning that, but just like the police in the Jack the Ripper case looked towards the butcher, it is an easy slide for someone that can stomach butchering into someone that can stomach human suffering.. if you are a butcher, I'm sorry that you are not understanding what I'm saying.. I'm a nail technician/medical assistant.. would you look at me or a butcher to fit into the guards of a literal human butcher shop?

[@ViraL_FootprinT.ex.e]

Thank you for another informative video. The world should never forget these monsters and what they've done.

[@WorldHistoryVideos]

Thank you for your kind words and watching us! :)

[@islam451]

humankind has no right to forget the crimes of the nazi thugs and cruel beasts which they did to humankind.

[@georgebrown8312]

What a pity that some women such a as Elsa Ehrich would stoop to bestial, brutal acts, such as those described in this video. She got her just desserts for her terrible crimes against humanity. Thank you for this eye-opening video and for educating your viewers about the dangers of allowing hatred, bigotry, and cruelty to take over our hearts and minds. Keep up the good work.

[@snoox27]

It's It's shame anyone would stoop so low, gender has fa to do with it.

[@cryptoenthusiast4999]

What nerve! She asked for clemency because she had a child? What about all the mothers and children she sent to their deaths?!? She really thought she was special up until the very end.

[@clearcreek69]

She didn't have a soul

[@dougieranger]

What a horrible woman. It’s good these things are remembered, gruesome as they are.

[@georgeamanor-boadu6771]

Kudos to allied Intelligence for being able to track down and bring to justice so many of these criminals. Certainly no tears shed for her.

[@claudiavh2602]

"The good pay and working conditions" Imagine working in a death camp, torturing people to death and considering that good working conditions....Imagine.

[@tonymcdonnly6492]

An in-depth video about Oskar Schindler peaked my interest.

[@DavidMcCann-pz2sm]

Really like these however one small criticism, can you please leave the pics up a little longer as it would make the description easier to read.

[@stephenbrewins3689]

Everyday is a school day whenever you watch these videos.I'm certainly learning a lot more about this chapter in history and it's all thanks to your hard work and dedication.so much respect for the entire team and i look forward to the next one.👍

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

Your videos are hard to watch, but it is so important to NEVER FORGET these horrible crimes, lest they happen again.

[@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow]

I shed no tears for Elsa Ehrich.

[@Flibbybibby]

I shed no tears for yo mama’s droopy nips.

[@charlottecolley8713]

No way ... An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth whereby atrocities of the sort be it on animals or humans. I wonder why they.choose to burn in Hell

[@charlottecolley8713]

It is easier for a Camel to pass through the Crew of a Needle.... God's Heavenly doors will not open otherwise ...

[@Flibbybibby]

@@charlottecolley8713 Lol your ignorance on what those scriptures actually mean is astounding! Smh

[@dying101666]

I shed no tears for any of them.

[@ridethecurve55]

What a fulfilling and complete story. And With a Happy Ending!! Thank you so much for showing those unfortunate people who lost their lives so senselessly. May they rest in eternal peace.

[@BillWarrellFLRealEstate]

Not that it was ok to beat men and women but the treatment she gave to innocent, small children is heartbreaking!

[@peterkoln2837]

Thank you for your work!

[@THECHARG]

Ur voice is perfect for history channel imo well spoken no mumbling clear as can be much respect I subscribed recently for the content as well thank again for the work u do 👍😊

[@marylong1633]

Monster 👹

[@BroodjeHAM666]

the way those former german gaurds just sit and enjoy their cell is so inhumane.. smiling to a camera knowing they will die anyway. sick people.

[@ellemmenn2930]

Thank you for another video, they are hard to watch, especially the pictures of those that perished in the camps, but it’s the least we can do to never forget what happened to them and the horrific lengths some sunk to when given authority over others. I hope we never see the likes of this again.

[@ukaszpieczynski8635]

There are many inaccuracies in your film. 78.000 - 80.000 people died in KL Lublin. Majdanek was not a typical death camp, it had many other functions. Zyclon B was used there mostly for desinfection of clothes/blankets, etc. There were some experiments though. People were gased with CO/CO2 mostly. In total 130.000 people were there but some were just for a transit. Majdanek was liberated 23 June 1944 not 24. I had the impression that the film was about Elsa Ehrich. It is so chaotic because it mentions so many other things. 1000 were liberated in Majdanek. They were basically the first. The camp continued its existance since Poles resisted another occupation. It is a different story, even more cruel. Nonetheless, I recommend everyone to visit Lublin. Regards.

[@melodygreen5029]

Isn’t it a shame we have to learn about this on KZbin instead of learning it in school

[@eugenefrankmd5433]

TheRight wing political operatives deleted all thi truth from sight Carson a leader

[@fredsimmons2793]

Thanks for what you endure so we are protected from this ever happening again,or as it seems today, to fight it.

[@owlpoodle355]

I would like to see just the Identity information and photos of the many victims who were murdered in the camps.

[@paulbeesley8283]

"After finishing school, she worked in a slaughterhouse." I would very much like to know whose idea that was.

[@RamblerTurbo]

I like how he does the proper pronunciation of the names, but puts a little contempt on top of the guttural German.

[@scaredy-cat]

This is why there’s a hell as well as a heaven

[@luxor-uc2xs]

Thanks again for this important contribution. Unfortunately, here in Austria there are again strong tendencies towards right-wing extremism, which worries me extremely.

[@WorldHistoryVideos]

Thank you Fingers crossed! We will soon bring you a new video from Austria ...

[@luxor-uc2xs]

@@WorldHistoryVideos i'm looking forward to it.

[@ericmoore571]

What did the Nazis do with orphans whose ancestry was unknown?

[@paigetomkinson1137]

The same things they did to other children. Into the camps, murdered, or kidnapped into Germany to be brought up as Germans if they had "Aryan" features of blue eyes and/or blond hair.

[@ThomasJanik-nf5vi]

Any tears shed here for Elsa Erich?

[@paigetomkinson1137]

Not by me.

[@maryrichardson6029]

Thank you Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@stormyweathers9887]

15:55 The Allied bombing of railway and road bridges also meant that any meagre rations destined for the concentration camps were also bombed into smithereens!

[@christbanner3219]

You consistently handle subjects and persons the channel "TheUntoldPast" is tackling. History buffs subscribing to common channels, this is quite glaring.

[@vewilli]

I like this video because of the information, not because of the terrible fate and treatment of millions of prisoners in the concentration camps. A 👍🏻can easily be misunderstood. No, I don’t like the cruel and barbaric Nazis. There is nothing to be liked. May all those innocent victims rest in piece. I pray for them!

[@dying101666]

It's amazing how regular Germans actually left food for the prisoners. I wonder how many Germans weren't actually for the holocaust.

[@Odyss-d2p]

I can't say what I want because you tube thinks she deserves some kind of respect

[@silviosaditesche1556]

Na Alemanha, pelo sobrenome pode-se estabelecer claramente a origem se alguém é alemão ou judeu (israelita, refere-se à religião do indivíduo). O sobrenome EHRICH é judaico, embora a religião da Elsa seja Protestante. Portanto, o comportamento de Elsa EHRICH reveste uma maldade inominável, muito pior que desprezível na escala de 1 a 10

[@mattburns7380]

Wait this trick did all these horrible acts and then said she wanted mercy because she has a kid? When they executed her they were too nice she should have gotten the same treatment she gave prisoners

[@zillsburyy1]

i think my dentist was trained there

[@eugenefrankmd5433]

You ae sick to trivialise this horror

[@athenasword1]

What is best known as a first class slag bag!

[@klantoine]

NOT Nazi BUT German ‼

[@philhiller-mn1gw]

Thanks Elsa!

[@Love.life.ashigzoya]

There must be a strong reason for anti Jew movement.

[@david2727]

There was no reason at all beside hate.

[@pleiades.puppets]

There are a bunch of reasons, actually: stupidity, ignorance, hatred, bigotry, fanaticism, barbarism, cruelty...just to name a few.

[@david2727]

​@@pleiades.puppets that's very true I only used hate..after reading such a comment.

[@pleiades.puppets]

@@david2727 oh, don't get me wrong, hate is the primary motivator! The rest of the stuff props it up.

[@danschneider9921]

Did the Soviets also invite the press to view the Gulags? There is zero difference between a Nszi and a Bolshevik. Both are sick ideologies

[@ngmills3552]

15:57 😊

[@finallyfriday.]

I gotta respect people passionate about their work.

[@solvingpolitics3172]

You sound like a storm fairy troll from mommies basement.

[@scaredy-cat]

What?

[@finallyfriday.]

Today's basement dwelling kids. Living off parents.... go big or go home. You can't find this work ethic anymore.

[@tatjanaarandelovic9555]

​@@finallyfriday. In which world are you living? So this woman was passionate about her work and you respect her. Although she killed children, women and man in the most horrific ways. That's called a sadistic psychopath! She commute crimes against humanity! And where do you ' basement dwelling children living of their parents' from? Before you hit the keyboard again, let the small rest of the grey matter left in your skull rest, please...

[@Love.life.ashigzoya]

Women must not be executed but given life sentence

[@dying101666]

hey, equal opportunity right?

[@ngmills3552]

😅😊

[@cinekm74]

There were tears of her small son. They killed his mom...

[@avrilone]

Love Your awesome videos, I’m a huge fan. Keep more coming, there should be no tears shed for these monsters. 🙁