50 Jahre Zentrale Stelle in Ludwigsburg. Strafverfolgung von NS-Verbrechen am Beispiel des “Lagerinspekteurs” von Theresienstädter Ghetto
50 Years of the Central Agency for the Prosecution of Nazi-Crimes in Ludwigsburg
Author(s): Lenka ŠindelářováSubject(s): History
Published by: Institut Terezínské iniciativy - Sefer
Keywords: Zentrale Stelle; Ludwigsburg; Holocaust; Shoah; Theresienstadt; juridical persecution; Nazi trials; Karl Bergel; Cold War
Summary/Abstract: The “Zentrale Stelle” was formed in 1958 in Ludwigsburg with the purpose to conduct comprehensive research on Nazi crimes, committed especially in Eastern Europe, as well as the subsequent preparation and coordination of criminal prosecution. During its 50 years of existence, the Zentrale Stelle has managed to collect a unique archive of documents and authentic materials, thus contributing significantly to the historical research on Nazi criminals. This essay analyses the background of this institution and its results in respect to the overall persecution of Nazi criminals by (West) German courts in general, as well as the co-operation with the Czechoslovak authorities in particular.
Journal: Theresienstädter Studien und Dokumente
- Issue Year: 2008
- Issue No: 15
- Page Range: 64-114
- Page Count: 51
- Language: German
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