During World War II, the Roma faced horrific persecution by the Nazi regime. They were targeted as part of the "Aryan" racial ideology, which considered them to be racially inferior.
Here's what happened:
* Forced labor: Many Roma were forced into slave labor, just like Jews and other targeted groups.
* Confinement in ghettos: The Roma were often confined to ghettos, separated from the general population.
* Mass murder: Roma people were systematically murdered in concentration camps and extermination camps, including Auschwitz-Birkenau, where they were often labelled as "Zigeuner" (the German word for "Gypsy").
* Sterilization: Some Roma were subjected to forced sterilization.
What they wore:
* The Roma people generally wore their traditional clothing, though these varied significantly by region and family.
* In the camps, their clothing was replaced with the same stripped prison uniforms worn by other victims of the Holocaust.
It's crucial to remember:
* The Nazi persecution of the Roma was systematic and brutal.
* The suffering of the Roma during World War II should not be forgotten.
If you want to learn more about the Roma during the Holocaust, I encourage you to research reliable sources like the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum or Yad Vashem.