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Sunday, December 6, 2009, 1:29 PM
What was Dachau concentration camp?It was the 1st Nazi concentration camp, meant for political prisoners. Why was it built? It served as a prototype and model for the other Nazi concentration camps that followed. What happened here? 25613 prisoners are believed to have died in the camp and almost another 10 thousand in its sub camps, primarily from disease, malnutrition, and suicide. In early 1945, there was a typhus epidemic in the camp followed by an evacuation, in which large numbers of the weaker prisoners died. Workers underwent undeserved labour and torture in which landed them in an unfortunate fate, death. When and how was it liberated? It was liberated in the 1945 when the American Army came. KZ Dacau was surrendered to them by the SS. Then Americans found approximately 32000 prisoners, crammed 1600 to each of 20 barracks which has been designed to house 250 people each. What are the major attractions in Munich? The castle that the Archbishop gave to his wife for giving birth to a son, the prince’s playhouse and the man-made lake outside the entrance of the castle. The old city hall and the new city hall, along with the St. Peter’s Church. Fish fountain and the Christmas market. Why are they interesting / significant? The castle was built by King Ludwig II for his Queen Solome. King Max II was born there and his playhouse was preserved up until now. We got to experience the old castle’s garden and surroundings. It was an eye-opener for all of us. WE SAW A LOT A LOT A LOT OF PEOPLE THERE & IT’S LIKE ORCHARD ROAD IN SINGAPORE, CHINESE NEW YEAR IN CHINATOWN, HARI RAYA IN HAJI LANE AND DEEPAVALI IN LITTLE INDIA! :D Which part of the visit/museum did you find most disturbing? Why? The Dachau Concentration camp’s video we watched in the Kino/Cinema was the most disturbing. They showed real life footages and pictures of dead bodies with eyes wide open and staring at you. It’s like saying ‘HELP ME!’ “Never again’ reads one of the slogan’s in the Dachau war memorial. In your opinion, do you think what had happened in Dachau or other concentration camps ever happen again? Why or why not? Yes, cause people might admire or support Hitler’s work might want to continue or follow them in their own country. Also, everyone is different, there will always be conflict between races or religion. If the conflict worsens, events similar to Hitler’s regime might occur. No, from the evident suffering and torture the people underwent during Hitler’s regime, many countries and people are aware of the consequences. If anyone who might want to continue his work, or even bear any resemblance to his work, people will not support them as they know of the disastrous outcome. What was your biggest takeaway/learning from this visit? We learnt that we had to give up three things before you enter the Dachau concentration camp. First, all your possessions. Second, your dignity. And lastly, your rights. And also life in the past was hard and people in Germany had to freedom of speech and life was dangerous. Because you will never know when you will be tortured to death. |