Berthold Beitz was a German Industrialist who saved plays an important role during the Holocaust. The Holocaust (1933-1945) was organized by Adolf Hitler and his German soldiers. His plan was to assassinate the Jews of Europe because he wanted only pure Germans. Berthold saved hundreds of Jews by employing them at oil fields he managed in Nazi-Occupied Poland. Berthold Beitz also hid Jews in his own home, and he and his wife, Else, fed them. Berthold removed 250 Jews from a transport to Belzec camp. Luckily, he gave them passes that said "Professional Workers." Sadly, in March 1944, Beitz was selected by the German Army, leaving the Jews unprotected at the fields. While he was gone, many of the Jews were sent to Auschwitz, a concentration camp, and some found work.
Berthold Beitz was friendly with the Nazis, so he used his power. He would pretend to go check on the prisoners, but he would really be helping them escape.
Berthold Beitz was friendly with the Nazis, so he used his power. He would pretend to go check on the prisoners, but he would really be helping them escape.
Berthold Beitz was born in Zemmin, Germany on September 26, 1913.