US EditionEighty years ago, he photographed liberation of Nazi camps with Eisenhower
- In 1945, General Dwight D. Eisenhower insisted on documenting the horrors of Nazi concentration camps as Allied forces liberated them, starting with Ohrdruf on April 4.
- Eisenhower wanted lawmakers and journalists to witness the camps, ensuring the truth of Nazi atrocities was conveyed to the public.
- Eisenhower described his visit to Ohrdruf in a cable, stating, 'The things I saw beggar description,' emphasizing the severity of what he witnessed.
- Major Leo Moore, who photographed the liberation, remained close to Eisenhower and advocated for the record of these events to prevent denial in the future.
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Eighty years ago, he photographed liberation of Nazi camps with Eisenhower
Eighty years ago, as World War II was coming to an end, Allied forces uncovered the horror the Nazis had tried to hide. As troops liberated concentration camps across Europe in 1945, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower insisted on documenting everything. “Get it all on record now,” he said, “get the films, get the witnesses, because somewhere down the track of history some bastard will get up and say this never happened.” And right there with him — camera…
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