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The '''Bardufoss concentration camp''' is located in [[Northern Norway]] in the municipality of [[Målselv]]. During the [[occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany]], the Nazi authorities established a "concentration camp in the town of [[Bardufoss]]," as an annex to the [[Grini concentration camp]]. It opened in March 1944 to alleviate overflowing in other camps, particularly Grini and the [[Falstad concentration camp]]. Situated in a cold climate, it was notorious for its hard work regime, sparse rations, and inadequate shelter. It is estimated that some 800 prisoners passed through the camp, and when liberated about 550 were incarcerated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.snl.no/Bardufoss_fangeleir|title=Bardufoss fangeleir|author=Store norske leksikon|authorlink=Store norske leksikon|language=Norwegian|accessdate=2010-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/hod/dok/nouer/1998/nou-1998-12/26/7/2.html?id=375571|language=Norwegian|title=Fangeleirer|publisher=Helse- og omsorgsdepartementet|accessdate=2010-04-09}}</ref> |
The '''Bardufoss concentration camp''' is located in [[Northern Norway]] in the municipality of [[Målselv]]. During the [[occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany]], the Nazi authorities established a "concentration camp in the town of [[Bardufoss]]," as an annex to the [[Grini concentration camp]]. It opened in March 1944 to alleviate overflowing in other camps, particularly Grini and the [[Falstad concentration camp]]. Situated in a cold climate, it was notorious for its hard work regime, sparse rations, and inadequate shelter. It is estimated that some 800 prisoners hi |
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passed through the camp, and when liberated about 550 were incarcerated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.snl.no/Bardufoss_fangeleir|title=Bardufoss fangeleir|author=Store norske leksikon|authorlink=Store norske leksikon|language=Norwegian|accessdate=2010-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/hod/dok/nouer/1998/nou-1998-12/26/7/2.html?id=375571|language=Norwegian|title=Fangeleirer|publisher=Helse- og omsorgsdepartementet|accessdate=2010-04-09}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:24, 2 May 2012
The Bardufoss concentration camp is located in Northern Norway in the municipality of Målselv. During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, the Nazi authorities established a "concentration camp in the town of Bardufoss," as an annex to the Grini concentration camp. It opened in March 1944 to alleviate overflowing in other camps, particularly Grini and the Falstad concentration camp. Situated in a cold climate, it was notorious for its hard work regime, sparse rations, and inadequate shelter. It is estimated that some 800 prisoners hi
passed through the camp, and when liberated about 550 were incarcerated.[1][2]
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References
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Bardufoss fangeleir" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2010-04-09.
- ^ "Fangeleirer" (in Norwegian). Helse- og omsorgsdepartementet. Retrieved 2010-04-09.