Dachau started as a work camp for strictly political prisoners. After Kristallnacht, Jews became prisoners at the camp as well. When the systematic liquidation of all Jews started, some were sent to Dachau while they waited for transport to extermination camps (HEART).
US Soldiers and Survivors
This picture was taken when the camp was liberated by US soldiers (USHMM).
"Dachau" site created by Lexi Mason, Emma Lynch, and Sao Conteh.