The dachau massacre of concentration camp guards after. A small facility relative to other wellknown concentration camps, dachau operated as a training facility for camp guards. The camp s organization and routine became the model for all nazi concentration camps. It is located on the grounds of an abandoned munitions factory southeast of the medieval town of dachau, about 16 km 10 mi northwest of munich in the state of bavaria, in southern germany. Dachau concentration camp is open today as a memorial site. Shortly before liberation, in late april 1945, there were over 67,000 registered prisoners in dachau, including over 22,000 jews. Pages are arranged chronologically and names are then listed alphabetically. It has been renovated and preserved as a holocaust memorial to those who suffered and died there between 1933 and its liberation in 1945. The concentration camp of dachau, complete tour, all. I think this book is a brochure first published in 1960. The dachau concentration camp was created for the purpose of holding political opponents. In the 1930s, ss leader heinrich himmler conceived dachau as the model example for the nazis network of labor and death camps throughout europe.
Visit one of the most tragic monuments of nazi rule in germany, the dachau concentration camp located 12 kilometers northwest from munich. Dachau concentration camp memorial site kz gedenkstatte dachau. Dachau concentration camp memorial tour english tour. Close to the old town of dachau, it is located only about 12 miles 20 kilometers northwest of munich. The location at dachau was selected by the nazis because it was the site of an empty munitions factory from world war one, which was ideal for the establishment of a camp. List of books and articles about dachau online research library. Adolf hitler was named chancellor of germany on the 30th of january 1933. Dachau, the first nazi concentration camp, opened in 1933, shortly after adolf hitler 18891945 became chancellor of germany. Locally, it is often called the wiesn, after the colloquial name of the fairgrounds, theresas meadows. Dachau concentration camp, located in the state of bavaria, germany, was the first concentration camp established by the nazi regime. Dachau one of the first concentration camps established by the nazis, was located in the small town of dachau approximately 10 miles northwest of munich. Bought this book at dachau in 1985 when we visited. We recommend booking dachau concentration camp memorial site tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
With a professional englishspeaking guide accompanying you, listen to knowledgeable commentary about the camp, and understand how dachau went on to become a model for every other concentration camp set up by the nazis. Near christmas of 1933, roughly 600 of the inmates were released as part of a pardoning action. Dachau concentration camp rick steves travel forum. There are several tours from nearby munich, although you can visit on your own, using public transportation. Guided tour through memorial site and museum for approx. On the 29 april 1945, the dachau concentration camp was liberated, and more than 30,000 prisoners were freed. Reel 10 consists solely of hand written ledger book lists of arrivals at dachau from 19331940.
The book contains much background information on history in general and the camp situation. Tripadvisor dachau concentration camp memorial site tour. Concentration camps operated with systematic efficiency to kill prisoners in gas chambers and destroy the remains in large ovens. During the dachau liberation reprisals, german prisoners of war were killed by u. Dachau was a nazi concentration camp located in bavaria in southern germany. A guide takes you through exhibits and goes into details about world war ii and the holocaust, so you can walk away with a better understanding of what happened in history. Having visited dachau concentration camp personally,then purchasing the book on the camp it really brought out the horror that was the holocaust. I cant give it a rating although it contains a history of concentration camps in general and dachau specifically, including many photographs, letters, documentation throughout the camps twelve year existence. Dachau was liberated by the united states army in 1945 just a few weeks before germanys surrender. Reel 11 continues from reel 10 for the years 1940 july 1944. Dachau concentration camp dachau, germany atlas obscura. The number of jewish prisoners at dachau rose with the increased persecution of jews. Wikimedia commons polish prisoners in dachau toast their liberation from the camp. On the 75th anniversary of his grandmother gellas liberation from the concentration camp at dachau, author tony alhadeff publishes his new book, the family treasure, sharing her story.
American soldiers liberate concentration camps in germany, april 1945 witness to history by john c. The dachau camp system grew to include nearly 100 subcamps, which were mostly work camps or arbeitskommandos, and were located throughout southern germany and austria. It fully explores the origins of the camp and its part. Dachau concentration camp survivors download ebook pdf. In 1965 a memorial was erected on the initiative of the survivors. Dachau concentration camp skip to main search results. Dachau concentration camp the first nazi concentration camp. With this book, i am able to pass on lessons i learned when i visited dachau, and drive home the point that to make a better future, you have to learn from the past.
The picture above depicts a speech by camp commander theodor eicke to prisoners who were about to be released. A parade of jews marches through molching on its way to dachau, a nazi concentration camp. It therefore became a model camp for all concentration camps built thereafter. Just seven weeks later the first concentration camp in germany was established. The dachau concentration camp tour will prove to be a surreal experience, even to those who dont know much about the nazi era. He was chosen by himmler who believed that eicke embodied the ideal character that was associated with the role of a concentration camp guard.
Things can be concentration camps without being dachau or auschwitz. Seminars and excursions for groups and school classes providing greater depth of detail or on special themes can be booked with the education department. It is unclear how many ss members were killed in the incident but most estimates place the number killed at around 3550. A complete guide to the dachau concentration camp memorial. Tour 3 dachau concentration camp with oktoberfest in munich. The bavarian state government provided financial support. Many perished in forced marches during the last days before liberation of the camp a few days later.
In the days before the camps liberation, ss guards at the camp had forced. This camp was a short distance outside of munich beside the town of dachau. Dachau is some pretty harsh reality and having a guide along to explain things can temper the situation. After a short tour through the 1200 years old upper bavarian market town of dachau, you start the. It stands for concentration camps built by the nazis in their territory. It is located on the grounds of an abandoned munitions factory northeast of the medieval town of dachau, about 16 km 10 mi northwest of munich in the state of bavaria, in southern. Dachau concentration camp tour guide for individuals. Dachau the meaning of this name cannot be erased from german history. Dachau liberation, april 29, 1945, by us seventh army. Visiting germanys dachau concentration camp memorial site with a guide makes sure you dont miss a thing while on this tour from munich. Dachau concentration camp and mans search for meaning. Concentration camps in general have always been designedat the most basic levelto separate one group of.
It was the first camp to be set up in 1933, and it was the first to be under the direct supervision of heinrich himmler, who later controlled the. Reel is a chronological listing of arrivals and departures which include deaths from. From the outset, the dachau concentration camp occupied an especially prominent place in the nazi concentration camp system. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Reel 12 continues from reel 11 for july 1944 through april 2, 1945. In 2003 a new documentary exhibition was put on display at dachau concentration camp, which reflected the latest historical research on the history of the dachau camp after 60 years of its liberation. Dachau, located ten miles north of munich, germany, was the first concentration camp built by the nazis and served as a model for all later camps. Concentration camp dachau, 19331945 is well put together. It is a sobering and thoughtprovoking experience, educating visitors on the horrors that took place during this dark period of world history. Ernst kroll, a communist prisoner who had been an inmate at dachau since it first opened on mar. The dachau zugangsbucher translated as entry or arrival registers provide the names, serial numbers, and details for over 150,000 prisoners. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. I cant give it a rating although it contains a history of concentration camps in general and dachau specifically, including many photographs, letters, documentation throughout the camp s twelve year existence. The oktoberfest began as a celebration of the marriage between crown prince ludwig and princess therese of saxon on october 12 th, 1810 and is today one of the largest festivals in the world. Softcover book is the history of the dachau concentration. Built at the edge of the town of dachau, about 12 miles 16 km north of munich, it became the model and training centre for all other ssorganized camps during world war ii the main camp was supplemented by about 150 branches scattered. Dachau concentration camp memorial site halfday tour.
Dachau guided tours from munich book online expert. Dachau, the first nazi concentration camp in germany, established on march 10, 1933, slightly more than five weeks after adolf hitler became chancellor. Liesel stands with rudy and her papa while they watch the. Gun, a journalist who was a dachau prisoner, in a book entitled the day of the americans. At its inception in 1933, dachau s overseeing commandant was theodor eicke. Concentration camp records holocaust memorial center. Holocaust survivors and victims database dachau names lists. Dachau was also used in germanys euthanasia program and thousands of invalids were systematically murdered. In the 1930s, ss leader heinrich himmler conceived dachau as the model. Search for library items search for lists search for. I was perhaps most offended with the munich suburbanites that own houses that butt up against the camp. Click download or read online button to get dachau concentration camp survivors book now.
It is a place of remembrance, a cemetery and at the same time museum and place of learning. Dachau concentration camp holocaust, jewish 19391945 world war, 19391945. This catalogue is intended to accompany the visitor to the dachau memorial museum. The dachau camp was a training center for ss concentration camp guards. Originally established in 1933 for political prisoners, by 1941 dachau became a concentration camp for jews and others from eastern europe, the balkans, france, and russia. The maps help to understand the extent of the camps throughout. See all 26 dachau concentration camp memorial site tours on tripadvisor. In 1965, on the initiative of concentration camp survivors, the dachau concentration camp memorial was constructed on the site of the former dachau concentration camp.