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American soldier viewing bodies at Kaufering IV camp

Key Details

Date: May 1, 1945

Created By: U.S. Army

Original or Replica: Replica

Era: The General

Collection: IKEducation

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Reproduction photo of American soldier viewing bodies at Kaufering IV camp, May 1, 1945. Quote on the back is from a soldier who helped liberate the camp. The Kaufering IV concentration camp was liberated by the 12th Armored Division of the U.S. Seventh Army on April 27, 1945 with help from soldiers in the 101st Airborne Division. Kaufering IV was one of 11 sub-camps of Dachau.

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