Photos That Captured the Most Chilling Moments in History

Buchenwald, 1945

During the liberation of Buchenwald, a Russian prisoner of the concentration camp points out a Nazi guard who exhibited particular cruelty and sadism. Prior to the arrival of the American army, Buchenwald was partially evacuated by Germans from April 6, 1945, until April 11, 1945. Thousands of prisoners were forced to join the evacuation marches.

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