Emotional Stories from Survivors of the Dachau
Written by egniteBIZ on February 7, 2022
Dachau Concentration Camp Overview
As the Nazis gained political power in Germany during the early 1930s, they persecuted designated enemies nationwide. The Dachau concentration camp officially opened in the spring of 1933 for the sole purpose of holding political opponents. Located in Upper Bavaria, this facility expanded into one of the largest of its kind during World War II. Innocent Jews were imprisoned at this enormous complex until the end of WWII. Romani, Poles, religious figures, and other targeted groups were