Ghetto, forced labor camp, concentration camp: All of the elements of the National Socialists' policies of annihilation were to be found in Riga. This first analysis of the Riga ghetto and the nearby camps of Salaspils and Jungfernhof addresses all aspects of German occupation policy during the Second World War.
Focusing on the Riga ghetto and its affiliated camps, this comprehensive analysis delves into the Nazi policies of annihilation during World War II. It examines the German occupation through a wealth of sources, including previously inaccessible Soviet archives and postwar investigations. The authors contextualize Riga within the broader framework of the Holocaust, highlighting its significance in the overall design of Nazi strategy across Europe. This study sheds light on the harrowing experiences of those affected, drawing from survivor accounts and historical records.