How do we know that the number of Jews killed in the Holocaust was 6 million?

by Oodlemeister

Is there statistical evidence? I'm just curious. My friend's brother is a Holocaust denier and says the number wasn't anywhere near that. I don't agree. Obviously there must be records. Can anyone shed some light on this, just so that if he ever brings it up again, I can actually argue the point and back up what I say?

Elm11

Hi there,

While there's of course further room for discussion, /u/commiespaceinvader's contribution here provides an excellent explanation of the death toll from the Holocaust. You may find it of interest.