The Liberation Of Auschwitz - Bringing Freedom To The Death Camp

During the Holocaust, Auschwitz would be transformed and developed into a huge and disturbing complex to carry out the evil extermination of those who the Nazis deemed to have been racially inferior. It would be where over 1 million people would perish inside the gas chambers, or from the horrific cruelty and horrendous conditions that the prisoners were held inside. Towards the end of World War 2, the Allies and the Red Army would advance into Nazi-occupied territory and would come across the true evils of the Holocaust, stumbling across different concentration camps.

It would be the Soviets or the Red Army who would on the 27th January 1945 enter Auschwitz, the largest concentration camp of the Holocaust. What they would find is what the Nazis would leave behind, thousands of prisoners who were just abandoned and not forced onto death marches towards Germany. These prisoners were left to starve, but in the fierce fighting around the camp, a number of Soviet soldiers would die. Over 200 were killed in the fighting to liberate the camp, and once inside the true horrors of the Holocaust would be told.

The Red Army would quickly attempt to provide care for those prisoners, but they were also met with a huge number of dead bodies just left inside the camp. Disease and starvation was rife at the camp, and initially testimonies would be told about the experiments, the experimentations and the brutal punishments and beatings administered by the guards. Auschwitz would be the largest camp of the Holocaust, but during World War 2 it would be one of many liberated.

So join us as we look at 'The Liberation Of Auschwitz, Bringing Freedom to The Death Camp.'

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[lillithshadows]

Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. These documentaries are so incredibly important.

[jamesbowie]

The little kids holding out their arms and showing their numbers, just heartbreaking

[gingercox]

These historical films should be used in high schools and colleges so we never forget.

[AnnDroid]

Can you imagine fighting your way across Europe only to arrive at a concentration camp? And being limited in what you could do for those poor people? It had to be freezing, too. I marvel at that generation.

[tonymcdonnly]

The world must never forget. These videos must always be produced for new generations to learn and never forget.

[jamesbodnarchuk]

“Work will set you free” Absolutely disgusting and barbaric.

[pauly]

I remember in 1986, PBS released Frontline: memory of the camps. I was a senior in highschool... The next day I raised my hand in world history, and asked why we were not taught about the Holocaust?? I was sent to the principal office, and scolded and I didn't know why... From that day on, I have been fascinated by WW2 and the Holocaust... My grandfather fought in WW2 and would refuse talking About it, but gave me several Nazi medals.... It bothers me to think that people call each other Nazis, and say stuff in reference of the Holocaust, without knowing what they are talking about... I'm a proud Polish We must Never Forget, Ever!!!

[chilenapromedioRU]

Something that I really respect about the Red Army soldiers who liberated Auschwitz is that they treated the liberated prisoners with respect. They were truly shocked to see women, children and elderly, not expected as "war prosoners" and specially under those conditions.
They focused on liberating them and getting them the urgent medical care they so much needed.
With the information provided by some survivors, they immediately wanted to reach more victims to dafe and potentially liberate more camps.
They didn't care about "publicity", like the US, who used the survivors as "memento mori" and grotesque propaganda. They immediately went to do their job.
Great respect to the Red Army liberators.
I highly recommend to see/read the testimmonies of Red Army Liberators of Auschwitz Mr. David Dushman (of Jewish decent, who passed away on 2021 at the age of 98) and Mr. Ivan Martynushkin, currently aged 99 yo and believed to be the last surviving liberator of Auschwitz.

[phoebevanderhorst]

The Russians were really great liberators. They were overwhelmed. Eva Kor, a child in the front of the famous picture showing their numbers, survivor of Mengele, said the Russians showed love. Showed love. Internalize that - given the situation, it's phenomenal.

[mauriceogrady]

Cruel inhumane animals. Separating children from their parents. Let it never be forgotten

[pdstor]

Memory eternal to the Jews, Gypsies, Slavs, Serbs, Poles, Russians, PoW's, Masons, homosexuals, Catholics, Orthodox, Quakers, JW's, handicapped persons, German and Spanish political prisoners, and all others caught up in these and in many other camps and armed raids by this horrific regime.

[seanmeaney]

And to think we have people who claim this never happened...I just wish it hadn't. Heartbreaking

[DouglasH]

If you're ever having a bad day remember that things like this happen in this world and we take a lot for granted stay humble

[jorgedavid]

“You have been liberated by the Soviet Army” ❤️ Thank you 🇷🇺

[richardhillard]

Too much pain, sorrow and death.... Unimaginable...! 😞

[alisonmcnamara]

My father remembered and when he experienced a loss of a child later in life, he had a nervous breakdown and he had horrible PTSD and could only think he didn't do enough. God Bless all our men who remember always I am sure.

[apsarabeutiparlour]

Hitler was the biggest slap on the face of Humanity...

[BoyKhongklai]

I've been to Auschwitz twice, just to see it for myself.
It is absolutely heartbreaking to see it in person. The sheer size of the whole operation.
And still, there are "people" kissing, taking selfies and laughing (mainly 90 and later gen kids), which is absolutely despicable.

I once asked a girl in Auschwitz to stop laughing, and all I got was a middlefinger. I hope Karma gives her what she deserves...

[Ozzywozzy]

My grandparents both survived Auschwitz and Bergen Belsen... Buried together as they were married shortly after they had been liberated. Their tombstone has the words NEVER FORGET. In hebrew and english on the back of it.

[AndriaBieberDesigns]

This video just makes me want to ball my eyes out it is so sad. Those poor people