Labour Camp for Political Criminals and Suspects at Krzesimów, 1944–1945. Certain Aspects of Its Operation

Abstract

The paper revives historical reflection on the first months of the so-called ‘Lublin Poland’, focusing on the specific type of repressive institutions, i.e. labour camps run by the Department of Public Security. The camp at Krzesimów is the least known of these facilities, especially in the period of operation before its formal establishment. The article focuses on repressive legislation, and attempts to provide answers to questions about the camp’s headcount, the number of deceased, and the forms of terror used against detainees, a significant number of whom were suspected of collabourating with the German occupier.