Atlas Obscura
Fort Breendonk in Willebroek, Belgium
Fort van Breendonk is a transit camp and WWII Nazi Prison in Willebroek, Belgium. It was originally built between 1906 and 1913 and has been used in both World War I and World War II. It was used as a prison camp for the detention of political prisoners, resistance members, and Jews. It became known for the poor living conditions rather than the many deaths. The camp had more SS guards than pri…