Wittmoor concentration camp was a Nazi concentration camp located in the city of Norderstedt, Germany. The camp was established in 1933 and was used primarily for political prisoners, including communists, social democrats, and trade unionists. It was also used to detain Jews, homosexuals, and other groups deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime.
The camp was situated in a remote area, surrounded by dense forests and marshland, making it difficult for prisoners to escape. The conditions in the camp were harsh, with prisoners forced to work long hours in grueling conditions. They were subjected to brutal treatment by the guards, who often beat and tortured them.
The camp was initially run by the SA, but in 1934, it was taken over by the SS. Under the SS, the camp became even more brutal, with prisoners subjected to medical experiments and forced labor. Many prisoners died from disease, starvation, or were executed by the guards.
The camp was liberated by Allied forces in 1945, and the remaining prisoners were freed. Today, there is little evidence of the camp's existence, with only a small memorial marking the site. However, the memory of the atrocities committed there lives on, serving as a reminder of the horrors of the Nazi regime.