IG Farben

Gotthard Heinrici · 21-05-2008, 11:58 AM

I.G. Farben was a German Corporation which was closely associated with the National Socialist era in Germany. A chemical producer (which had a monopoly on the Chemicals market in Germany) it was responsible for the production of zyklon B, the gas used in the Death Camps. Tainted by the holocaust the directors were captured by the Allies and tried for a number of war crimes. Of the corporation only BASF, AGFA and Bayer still exist as companies.

Here is an article about their involvement with the regime:

CHAPTER TWO: The Empire of I.G. Farben

dbf · 21-05-2008, 01:41 PM

Hi GH,
Thought might also be interested in IBM involvement also

IBM and the Holocaust excerpts

Reviews here
http://www.ibmandtheholocaust.com/mediaeuropean.php

dbf

Gotthard Heinrici · 21-05-2008, 02:10 PM

Excellent post dbf! Great links. There was a book a few years ago about that very subject: Amazon.co.uk: IBM and the Holocaust: The Strategic Alliance Between Nazi Germany and America's Most Powerful Corporation: Edwin Black: Books

Auditman · 21-05-2008, 02:13 PM

I believe that Farben or its immediate predecessor was instrumental in developing gas for use in WW1.

Gotthard Heinrici · 21-05-2008, 02:17 PM

Well the company known as IG Farben didnt commence until 1925 but some of its constituent companies were working closely in WW1. Dont know which ones though.

von Poop · 21-05-2008, 02:37 PM

Got to be mildly careful if condemning any of these 'Allied' companies though, 'The Market' has always ruled from Ford to Vickers and all points in between. I'm sure potentially dark corners can be found for many large concerns.
The field's also packed full of conspiracists who grab hold of one small example and blow it out of all proportion. I have a longstanding minor interest in Ford possibly being fully aware that it was supplying trucks to the Wehrmacht above and beyond it's 'annexed' German subsidiaries; I had hoped the denizens of the Internet might get closer to the heart of the story as time went on, but if anything it's become more obfuscated over the years as standard issue conspiracist loonies have taken over the story, mixed it with Henry Ford's known bigotry, and launched themselves off into fantasy land.

On other vast German concerns, I'm reading 'The Arms of Krupp 1587-1968' at the moment, rather flowery prose but my god what a story.

Gotthard Heinrici · 21-05-2008, 02:49 PM

Its not so much a condemnation but merely an interest in how big IG Farben became under the Nazis.

PsyWar.Org · 21-05-2008, 05:15 PM

I remember seeing a documentary a few years back about Volkswagen. The Volkswagen factory was in the British zone of occupation after the war and there was some debate over what should happen to it. If I remember correctly, in the interests of helping to kick start the German peacetime economy again, one British officer in particular was keen to get the factory up and running to resume production of the Beetle - perhaps a bit of mistake that, considering the state of the British car manufacturing business now.

von Poop · 21-05-2008, 05:27 PM

Major Ivan Hirst of REME.
Remarkable man.
volkswagen history, REME, Major Ivan Hirst, Radclyffe Roadster, Hebmuller
Ivan Hirst - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
YouTube - Ivan Hirst interview
Volkswagen Celebrates Launch Of Ivan Hirst Biography

Gotthard Heinrici · 21-05-2008, 05:30 PM

A remarkable man indeed!

21-05-2008, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gotthard Heinrici Pog mo thon Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,928	IG Farben I.G. Farben was a German Corporation which was closely associated with the National Socialist era in Germany. A chemical producer (which had a monopoly on the Chemicals market in Germany) it was responsible for the production of zyklon B, the gas used in the Death Camps. Tainted by the holocaust the directors were captured by the Allies and tried for a number of war crimes. Of the corporation only BASF, AGFA and Bayer still exist as companies. Here is an article about their involvement with the regime: CHAPTER TWO: The Empire of I.G. Farben __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian

21-05-2008, 01:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
dbf Silly old moo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down, Northern Ireland Posts: 947	Hi GH, Thought might also be interested in IBM involvement also IBM and the Holocaust excerpts Reviews here http://www.ibmandtheholocaust.com/mediaeuropean.php dbf __________________ But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night

21-05-2008, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gotthard Heinrici Pog mo thon Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,928	Excellent post dbf! Great links. There was a book a few years ago about that very subject: Amazon.co.uk: IBM and the Holocaust: The Strategic Alliance Between Nazi Germany and America's Most Powerful Corporation: Edwin Black: Books __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian

21-05-2008, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Auditman Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 48	IG Farben I believe that Farben or its immediate predecessor was instrumental in developing gas for use in WW1.

21-05-2008, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gotthard Heinrici Pog mo thon Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,928	Well the company known as IG Farben didnt commence until 1925 but some of its constituent companies were working closely in WW1. Dont know which ones though. __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian

21-05-2008, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
von Poop I Like Tanks Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 8,471	Got to be mildly careful if condemning any of these 'Allied' companies though, 'The Market' has always ruled from Ford to Vickers and all points in between. I'm sure potentially dark corners can be found for many large concerns. The field's also packed full of conspiracists who grab hold of one small example and blow it out of all proportion. I have a longstanding minor interest in Ford possibly being fully aware that it was supplying trucks to the Wehrmacht above and beyond it's 'annexed' German subsidiaries; I had hoped the denizens of the Internet might get closer to the heart of the story as time went on, but if anything it's become more obfuscated over the years as standard issue conspiracist loonies have taken over the story, mixed it with Henry Ford's known bigotry, and launched themselves off into fantasy land. On other vast German concerns, I'm reading 'The Arms of Krupp 1587-1968' at the moment, rather flowery prose but my god what a story. __________________ It's only the Internet. Last edited by von Poop; 21-05-2008 at 05:38 PM. Reason: a little clarity to emphasise my comments were directed at allied companies, rather than solely more culpable German concerns

21-05-2008, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gotthard Heinrici Pog mo thon Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,928	Its not so much a condemnation but merely an interest in how big IG Farben became under the Nazis. __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian

21-05-2008, 05:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
PsyWar.Org Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East Bay, CA, USA Posts: 181	I remember seeing a documentary a few years back about Volkswagen. The Volkswagen factory was in the British zone of occupation after the war and there was some debate over what should happen to it. If I remember correctly, in the interests of helping to kick start the German peacetime economy again, one British officer in particular was keen to get the factory up and running to resume production of the Beetle - perhaps a bit of mistake that, considering the state of the British car manufacturing business now. __________________

21-05-2008, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
von Poop I Like Tanks Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 8,471	Major Ivan Hirst of REME. Remarkable man. volkswagen history, REME, Major Ivan Hirst, Radclyffe Roadster, Hebmuller Ivan Hirst - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia YouTube - Ivan Hirst interview Volkswagen Celebrates Launch Of Ivan Hirst Biography __________________ It's only the Internet.

21-05-2008, 05:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gotthard Heinrici Pog mo thon Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,928	A remarkable man indeed! __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian

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