The Horrifying Discovery of Dachau Concentration Camp—And Its Liberation by US Troops | HISTORY

The liberation of Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945, marked one of the most powerful and emotional moments at the end of World War II. When soldiers from the United States Army arrived, they uncovered the reality of one of Nazi Germany’s longest-running concentration camps. Established in 1933 shortly after Adolf Hitler came to power, Dachau became a model for the entire camp system directed by Heinrich Himmler. Over 200,000 prisoners passed through Dachau during its twelve years of op

75th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp - United States Department of State

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