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Once the longed-for end of the war finally came, the effects of the Nazis' murderous path was realized.

"Displaced Persons Camp" by Chuck Ferree
Chuck Ferree comes across a dead body. "Why was he killed?" he asked. The answer tells a lot about the situation after the war. While others were celebrating, displaced persons were struggling to find a place in a world that did not understand them.

"Liberation of Dachau" by Chuck Ferree
Chuck Ferree describes what he saw when he entered Dachau right after its liberation. From crushed German shepherds and frozen SS men to heaps of dead bodies and ash from the crematoria.

Liberation of Mittelbau Dora Camp by the 104th Infantry Division
Upon entering this camp, thousands of dead and dying prisoners lay in heaps of filth. From grotesque scenes to visions of courage, the descriptions are telling.

Liberators' Testimonies
The Cybrary has collected some very intense and emotional personal narratives from people who liberated the camps. Read and experience what it was like to enter into this unbelievably horrible world.

A Personal Memory of Flossenbürg: 97th Infantry Division
Relying on his memory, Leslie A. Thompson, chaplain of the 97th Infantry Division, shares his experiences at the liberation of Flossenbürg. He describes a large pile of bones near the crematorium, the mass burial service, and his fascination with Dietrich Bonhoeffer who died in this camp.

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