Buchenwald Liberation: American Soldiers Confront the Horrors of the Holocaust!

In this powerful episode, we recount the liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp by American troops on April 11, 1945, near the end of World War II. Discover what the soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 6th Armored Division saw when they entered one of the Nazi regime’s largest and most infamous concentration camps—and how their testimonies exposed the world to the full scale of the Holocaust’s atrocities.

Learn about the conditions inside Buchenwald, the experiences of survivors, and the first-hand reactions of liberators who encountered unspeakable suffering. This episode honors the victims, the witnesses, and the enduring legacy of one of history’s darkest chapters.

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Tune in now for a sobering look at the moment American forces uncovered the horrors of Buchenwald—and ensured the world would never forget.

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