Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald
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What nickname was given to Ilse Koch by a reporter?

  • The Witch of Buchenwald
  • The Angel of Buchenwald
  • The Monster of Buchenwald (correct)
  • The Lady of Buchenwald

    • What material were the lampshades found in Ilse Koch's house actually made of?

  • Leather
  • Goat skin (correct)
  • Sheepskin
  • Human skin

    • Why did General Clay receive significant criticism for a decision he made regarding Ilse Koch?

  • For reducing her sentence (correct)
  • For granting her clemency
  • For increasing her sentence
  • For releasing her from prison

    • What charges was Ilse Koch convicted of in the trial of January 1951?

    <p>Crimes against foreigners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the charge of making human-skin lampshades dropped by the prosecution?

    <p>The items were proven to be made from animal skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Ilse Koch known as The Witch of Buchenwald?

    <p>Due to her alleged cruelty and lasciviousness toward prisoners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to Ilse Koch being described as sadistic by other authors?

    <p>Survivor accounts detailing her cruelty and perversion towards prisoners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did General Lucius D. Clay reduce Ilse Koch's sentence from life imprisonment to four years?

    <p>Because there was no evidence that she possessed any articles made of human skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term was NOT used to refer to Ilse Koch in English?

    <p>The Beast of Auschwitz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action led to Ilse Koch being accused of taking souvenirs from murdered inmates?

    <p>Collecting items made out of human skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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