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Erich Koch was a Gauleiter of the Nazi Party (NSDAP) in East Prussia from 1 October 1928 until 1945.

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administrative center of Koch's Gau
As Gauleiter of East Prussia, Koch was based in this city, which served as the capital of his regional power base.
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atrocities overseen by Erich Koch
Koch's administration in the Reichskommissariat Ukraine was directly responsible for the systematic murder of hundreds of thousands of Jews and other civilians.
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political organization led by Erich Koch
Koch was a long-time member and high-ranking official within the NSDAP, which provided the institutional framework for his power.
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territory administered by Erich Koch during World War II
Koch served as the Reichskommissar for this territory, where he implemented brutal occupation policies and oversaw the Holocaust in the region.
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administrative region governed by Erich Koch
Koch was the absolute authority in this province, overseeing its administration, mobilization, and eventual evacuation during World War II.
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political rank held by Erich Koch
This was the highest-ranking Nazi Party official in a Gau, and Koch served as the Gauleiter of East Prussia for the duration of the Nazi regime.
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administrative site managed by Erich Koch
The castle was a key landmark in the city where Koch exercised his authority as Gauleiter and where the Amber Room was held.
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legal proceedings related to Erich Koch's crimes
Although not tried at the main Nuremberg trial, Koch's actions as a Gauleiter and Reichskommissar were central to the evidence of Nazi war crimes in the East.
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policy framework implemented by Erich Koch
As a regional leader, Koch was responsible for executing the demographic and ethnic cleansing policies outlined in this secret Nazi plan for Eastern Europe.
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Nazi official responsible for the Amber Room in Königsberg
As the Gauleiter of East Prussia, he oversaw the administration of the castle where the looted panels were stored.
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subject of ALIU investigation
As a Nazi official in occupied territories, Koch was a subject of interest for the ALIU regarding the movement of looted cultural assets.
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