Arbeit Macht facts
While investigating facts about Arbeit Macht, I found out little known, but curios details like:
The ‘B’ on Auschwitz I’s “arbeit macht frei” sign was placed upside down as a symbol of resistance by the prisoners who were forced to create it. This act went undiscovered by the SS. The inverted ‘B’ is now a reminder to, “never remain indifferent. Indifference kills.”
On the sign to Aushiwitz "Arbeit macht frei" (work sets you free) the B is upside down, this was done by the Jewish prsioners there as an act of defiance.
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 6 of the best facts about Arbeit Macht I managed to collect.
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Prisoners of Auschwitz inverted the B in the "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate sign as an act of defiance
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The Auschwitz sign that hung over it saying Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Makes You Free) was stolen.
