How did the idea of Holocaust Denial begin: the demographics and nationalities of those who first purported the idea (other than maybe the German government itself) and where did that idea then gain the most traction?

by I_am_recaptcha

A broader question might also involve which groups are still inclined to deny the Holocaust up through the present day, and while that might be more of a current issue if you have any insight into the development from immediately after the holocaust until now, that would be very helpful.

Searocksandtrees

Hi, while you're waiting for a direct answer here, you may be interested in some earlier threads on the subject: