Concentration camps in the Independent State of Croatia
The concentration camps in the Independent State of Croatia are marked 1 through 40 on this map of concentration camps in Yugoslavia in World War II. The two camps in annexed territories are marked 54 and 55.
During World War II, there existed numerous Concentration camps in the Independent State of Croatia. Most were operated by the Croatian Ustaša authorities, and some by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.[1]
Ustaša-operated camps
| Name of the camp | Date of establishment | Date of liberation | Estimated number of prisoners | Estimated number of deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasenovac | 23 August 1941 | 22 April 1945 | 80,000-100,000[Note 1] | |
| Stara Gradiška | 1941 | 1945 | ||
| Pag | 1941 | 1945 | 8,500 | |
| Gospić | 1941 | 1945 | 30,000-40,000 | |
| Jadovno | 1941 | None | ||
| Jastrebarsko | 1942 | None | 1,500 children [2] | |
| Metajna | 1941 | 1945 | ||
| Đakovo | 1941 | None | ||
| Lepoglava prison | 1941 | 1945 | ||
| Danica | 1941 | 1945 | ||
| Kerestinec prison | 1941 | 1945 | ||
| Kruščica (Vitez) | 1941 | None | ||
| Lobor | 1941 | 1945 | ||
| Tenja | 1942 | 1945 |
German-operated camps
Italian-operated camps
In annexed territories
See also
Notes
- ↑ These numbers vary widely, and were frequently manipulated by various sides during Yugoslavia's history, see Jasenovac concentration camp.
References
- ↑ "Camps in the Independent State of Croatia". Jasenovac Memorial Area. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ↑ Rade Šegrt. "Prvi put obilježeno stradanje djece". Nezavisne novine. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
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