The Holocaust was one of the darkest chapters in human history, marking the systematic genocide of six million Jews by the Nazi regime during World War II. In addition to the Jewish population, millions of others were also targeted and killed, including Romani people, disabled individuals, Polish citizens, Soviet prisoners of war, communists, homosexuals, and various other groups deemed ‘undesirable’ by the Nazis.
Overall estimates place the total number of deaths resulting from the Holocaust and related actions at around 11 to 12 million people. This figure encompasses the wide range of victims, illustrating the scale of the atrocities committed during this period. Each number represents a human life, with families destroyed and communities erased. The legacy of the Holocaust serves as a profound reminder of the consequences of hatred and intolerance, highlighting the importance of remembering the past to prevent such tragedies in the future.