Herta Oberheuser

Herta Oberheuser, born on May fifteenth, nineteen eleven, was a German physician whose career took a dark turn during World War II. Initially trained as a military physician and dermatologist, she became infamously known for her role as a concentration camp guard at Ravensbrück, where she committed heinous medical atrocities against prisoners.

Oberheuser's actions during the Holocaust led to her being tried and convicted as a war criminal in the Doctors' Trial, where she was sentenced to twenty years in prison. However, she only served five years of her sentence, a fact that has drawn significant criticism and outrage from survivors and historians alike.

One survivor of Ravensbrück described Oberheuser as 'a beast masquerading as a human,' highlighting the profound impact of her inhumane actions. Despite her medical training, her legacy is marred by the suffering she inflicted on countless individuals during one of history's darkest periods.