Historical Events tagged with "US Army"
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Liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp
United States troops liberated the Dachau concentration camp, which had been one of the first Nazi concentration camps established in Germany. Upon entering the camp, soldiers encountered thousands of emaciated prisoners and evidence of the horrific conditions endured by the detainees. Dachau was initially opened in 1933 and became a model for other concentration camps. The liberation took place during the waning days of World War II in Europe, signifying a monumental moment in the fight against Nazism as Allied forces advanced towards Nazi Germany.
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