Another from Dachau

By dmorris
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written 2/5/05 9:40 AM, published 2/5/05 9:40 AM
Here is another from Dachau Concentration Camp.

These are the "Popup Linkovens " that were used to burn the bodies of the prisoners here. Perhaps the only place that I have been that has really brought the reality of what happened to mind. I have read about it, seen movies about it, and listened to survivors talk about it, but this, to me, said "This IS what happened". It isn't what is taught in High School history class, at least where I went to High School, it is much more than that. I hope that we, as humans, remember what went on and never let it happen again.


 
  • dmorris
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    Yes, it did feel a little odd that I was taking this shot.  The looks I got from others there almost persuaded me to not do it.  I am glad that I did, if for no other reason than to show my son, when he grows up, that it is real.  The way I see it, I didn't have a choice but to take this, and the 4 other rolls that I shot that day.

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  • I"m glad you did. Such stark horror, and I mean this as a compliment to your photo--really does drive it home.

    - here and there

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  • Thanks For Sharing This. The World Must Never Forget What Happened There.

    - NATURE RULES!!!

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  • lazyeye
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    I am glad you took them. The image to me expresses the cold calculating clinical manner in which  men, woman and children were exterminated.   Never again.  

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  • Jenssis
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    A picture of a thousand words, speaks to you from the victims who want us to never forget.  It is chilling... and a way for you to pass their words on.  Surreal....

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  • Chilling...pictures like these make me uncomfortable, squirmy all over. :[

    - right brained...

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  • Jenssis says "Never Again" but it has happened many time since and continues to happen. Unless countries and governments are willing to stand up and stop it whereever (and to whomever) genocide occurs, it will continue.

    - Johnny Fubar

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