In the book "Man's Search for Meaning" the author talks about "Capos", which seem to be prisoners of the german concentration camps who get special privileges. Can you tell me more about these prisoners, what life was like for them, how they were picked, their duties, how they would act, etc.? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

In the book "Man's Search for Meaning" the author talks about "Capos", which seem to be prisoners of the german concentration camps who get special privileges. Can you tell me more about these prisoners, what life was like for them, how they were picked, their duties, how they would act, etc.?

by Spam4119

chassepo

Have you read the book? There's a pretty accurate description right there

Edit. I only ask because of how you worded your question.