Holocaust

The Holocaust refers to the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and genocide of six million Jews, along with millions of others, including Romani people, disabled individuals, Polish people, Soviet prisoners of war, and various other groups, by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during World War II. The term is often used specifically to describe the events from 1941 to 1945, when the Nazi regime implemented its policy of annihilation, culminating in mass murders in concentration and extermination camps. The Holocaust is a significant historical event, symbolizing the depths of human cruelty and the consequences of hatred and intolerance. It is a crucial subject of study in history, ethics, and human rights, reminding future generations of the importance of remembrance and the need to combat anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination.