Photographs of the Destruction of Bergen-Belsen

Discussion in 'The Holocaust' started by AdrianA, Sep 14, 2016.

  1. AdrianA

    AdrianA Member

    Hi,

    I have posted on here previously in relation to my research into my late Grandfather, Jim Heath of the 11th R.S.F. After recovering from wounds received in the Island near Bemmel/Halderen on 7th April 1945, his medical classification was changed from A1 to B6. For this reason as a part of the B.L.A/B.A.O.R. he was assigned to 12 D.P.A.C.S. (Displaced Persons Assembly Centre). He entered the camp complete with DDT and a double rum ration on 16th July 1945. By this time, the camp had been redesignated from a concentration camp to a Displaced Persons camp.

    Along with his access pass (signed by Captain F.A. Newman of 12 D.P.A.C.S.), he returned from Germany with some original photographs of the camp.

    Whilst I am keen to learn any details known of the camp depicted in these pictures, two stand out.

    With a section of the camp on fire, there is a German(?) soldier walking past dressed in a white uniform. Comments welcome.

    A second photograph shows what appears to be a stone circle. Any ideas?

    Many thanks,

    Adrian.
     

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  2. SDP

    SDP Incurable Cometoholic

    Have you considered contacting the Museum/Visitor Centre on the site? They may also be able to help.
     
  3. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    The White German uniform looks like the pre-war'Denim' fatigue/drill uniform - 'Drillichanzug' - it served on through WW2.
    drill uniform.jpg
     
  4. RCG

    RCG Senior Member, Deceased

    These pictures were taken at Belsen Concentration camp, not at the D.P.A.C.S.
    Bergen-Belsen displaced persons camp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    1. German POW possibly with work party to stop fire spreading into the forest.
    2. Site of mass grave.
    3. Picture of ash remains of wooden huts.
    4. Picture of well worn path. To and from unknown, but must have some significance.
     
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  5. AdrianA

    AdrianA Member

    Many thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.

    Adrian.
     

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