What is the holocaust?
The Holocaust was a genocide that occurred during World War II in which approximately six million Jews were systematically murdered by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. Other groups considered inferior by the Nazi regime were also targeted, including Roma, disabled people, homosexuals, and political dissidents. The atrocities committed included forced labor, mass shootings, gassings, and medical experiments. The Holocaust is considered one of the most horrific events in human history.
How many people were murdered in the Holocaust?
Approximately six million Jews were systematically murdered by Nazi Germany.