Poland Oswiecim

View with watchtower

Shot
2012
01/02
Publication
2019
01/13
NIKON D90, 18.0-200.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 @ f/8.0 1/1000, ISO 200
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View of Auschwitz I camp with watchtower and barbed wire fence. The watchtowers were strategically positioned along the entire perimeter of the camp to allow the SS to monitor prisoners and prevent escape attempts. Soldiers were authorized to shoot on sight anyone approaching the fence.