History Matters Auschwitz and the British When did the British government know of the true role of Auschwitz-Birkenau in the ‘Final Solution’? Barbara Rogers | Published in History Today Volume 49 Issue 10 October 1999 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.