| Bill |
| November 17, 2009 08:25 PM |
My father, who died many years ago, never spoke about the time he spent in the US Army during WWII. After doing some research on my own, I did find out that he was in the US Army 8th Infantry Division. Also, I know that 8th Infantry Division was one of the Army units reponsible for liberating the camp at Wöbbelin. My reason for commenting here is due to the fact that my father had taken hundreds of photographs during the war. When I was quite young, I accidently found the photos while looking through my father's dresser; of course, without his permission. The images I saw are burned into my memory, especially the ones from the camp at Wöbbelin. To this day it still disturbs me to think about these very graphic images. As a youngster I really didn't understand why these pictures were so disturbing. I knew something wasn't right when I saw them but I really didn't understand what it was at the time. I am now convinced that the most disturbing thing about what I saw is the idea that human beings are capable of commiting unspeakabale attrocities against other human beings. Another reason I feel compelled to comment is due to the fact that shortly before my mother's death she destroyed the pictures my father had taken. She said that she just couldn't stand to look at them anymore. The thing that really bothers me about this is that she destroyed the historical record contained in these photos. Therefore, I close with this... Everyone should have seen these pictures so that they too would have to graple with the horror of what happened at this camp. I would pray that whoever saw these photos would find the images so unsettling that no one would ever again consider committing crimes such as those that were committed at Wöbbelin. |
| Ashley Beck |
| November 10, 2009 08:45 AM |
I am currently a 7th grade student and find this site a very helpful sorce of information. |
| Sienna Jarvis |
| November 09, 2009 03:40 PM |
dear people , people of this world do not understand the pain and suffering these men,women and kids of all ages . Just think of a world just like that today it would seem as though the world was ending when it really was for them ,and they new it they saw it coming they have to be the bravest people in the world ,and we are starting to forget them ,and not even remember the pain and suffering that they went through for just being themselves Sienna |
| Adou Kouame |
| November 08, 2009 08:41 PM |
Last year my school took us to visit dc. The holocaust museum really shook me up. I still can't believe these things happened to kids like me or younger than me |
| Ashlyn R |
| November 02, 2009 05:35 PM |
this article is so sad. i am a student in 8th grade and i have learned so much on this particular topic. this is a historical time period, and i do not understand how this happened. we all need to look back at this and remember what horrible, terrible, things happened in the past, so we can make sure we prepare ourselves for the future. |
| Phillissa T Baskin |
| October 27, 2009 11:40 AM |
To me it's very sad because they are killing people for no reason, just because they are different "race". Anne Frank's father is smart to go in hiding at his past job. Killing children because they think they aren't useful, kids are useful but still they shouldn't do horrible things like that. If Anne Frank hadn't did so young she would have been a great, independent, young, successful lady. |
| CJ |
| October 25, 2009 05:24 PM |
I would like to make folks aware that members of other faiths were also marked and slated for extermination during this dreaded period. Most know that members of the Jewish faith were required to wear a large yellow Star of David sewn on their garments. What is seldom mentioned is that thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses were also labeled by being required to sew a Purple Triangle on their garment. They too were sent to the camps where many perished. |
| Mandy |
| October 21, 2009 08:25 AM |
In the 9th grade, I chose the Holocaust as my subject for a major book report. The Holocaust has stayed with me ever since. I simply cannot fully grasp and comprehend the horrors that so many suffered at the hands of pure evil. My heart breaks for the many victims. Thank you for what is easily one of the best Holocaust websites I have visited. It is user-friendly, and extremely informative. There's such a wealth of information available, whether you're a seasoned researcher or someone with a new-found interest. I am currently enjoying browsing through the ID cards. The names, faces, and individual stories are a stark reminder of the millions of people whose lives were so brutally taken away. Thanks again for a wonderful website. |
| Becky Teague |
| October 16, 2009 07:14 PM |
I've always been really interested in WWII and every time i see pictures of it or the concentration camps, i can't help but start tearing up. NO ONE should ever have to fgo through that. Ever. Period. Makes me feel so blessed. God bless their souls. |
| Erika |
| October 13, 2009 06:48 PM |
This web page is for useful and can be used in various school districts! thanks. |
