Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Dachau


"Work Will Make You Free "
reads the entry gate
to Dachau

Sometimes it is amazing the hardship man inflicts upon man--the memorial site at Dachau concentration camp was gripping. It opened in 1933, a few weeks after Hilter had been appointed Reich Chancellor, and continued functioning until American troops liberated survivors in 1945.
Our visit made us both more aware of the catastrophic crimes that were committed. Torture and fear were everywhere in Germany. Exhibits displaying photos and newspaper articles showed well the effective propaganda campaign that was launched.