Auschwitz Memorial. Block 17 - Austrian exhibition. The narrative begins with the proclamation of the Republic of Austria in 1918. This is followed by: preparations for the occupation of Austria 1918-1933 and 1933-1938, the introduction of terror from 1938, Austrian resistance—the movement in opposition to National Socialism. The fate of Jewish Austrians, Gypsies, and victims of political persecution in the concentration camps, and especially in Auschwitz, is shown. (Photo: Paweł Sawicki)