Our travels have recently brought us to a WWII concentration camp in Dachau, just minutes outside of Munich, Germany. The camp gives you eerie insight to the life of a prisoner of the camp during the war. WWII had a huge influence on our world. Visiting a place like Dachau allows you to better understand the horrors of the war and the impact it had on Europe. By the height of the war, Dachau was holding more than 3 times the number of prisoners it was built to hold, making living conditions cramped and uncomfortable.
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| Sleeping Chambers |
The total death toll of Dachau has been undetermined, however it is in the estimated number of casualties is around 32,000. Visiting the camps' crematorium is as enlightening as it is spooky. Connected to the room with the furnace is the notorious gas chamber. Connected to that is the waiting room where prisoners were told that they were waiting to shower. So, the first room is the waiting room, followed by the gas chamber, followed by the crematorium. They burned them almost as quickly as they died. The feeling of tragedy is in the air, and it really makes you want to leave. Just outside though, you are greeted by flowery mass graves. Not very welcoming either. Although sad, I highly advise visiting Dachau. Admission is free, the experience is priceless.
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| It is written that some prisoners were hanged on the wooden beams and then immediately tossed into the furnace. |
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