Dachau was the model and training ground for the vast network of Nazi concentration camps that spread over half of Europe.
Perhaps the most distinguishing thing about Dachau is that it was a microcosm for the Nazi system as a whole. Everything that happened in that system happened at some level at Dachau.
The following is a list of a few of the many atrocities that took place at Dachau.
1. Human experiments.
2. Mass executions of Soviet prisoners.
3. Jewish prisoners were transported to the gas chambers of Auschwitz from Dachau.
The main gate into the Camp states “Freedom through Work.” Of course, every prisoner who walked through those gates was forced to give up his freedom, rights and human dignity.
The main grounds where roll call was called every morning.
The barracks were constructed to house 50 men, but on average held around 400 men.
The entrance to the gas chamber.
Although Dachau was equipped with this gas chamber, the chamber was never used. Historians are not sure why.
The memorial has done a good job of preserving some of the most important buildings and creating a space of calm and reflection.
I had an extremely difficult time emotionally at Dachau. In addition to the many feelings I experienced that day, the strongest was to tell my friends how much I love and respect each one of them.
Thank you for taking this abbreviated tour of Dachau with me.
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