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A raumbild-verlag (stereocard) of the destroyed theater after the Allied attacks during World War II

1. Residence Theatre in Ruins, Munich, Germany

Dachau opened in March 1933, and was the first concentration camp established by the Nazis in Germany. It served as a prototype and model for other Nazi concentration camps that followed. The prisoners in the photograph were mostly likely killed before the camp was liberated.

2. Dead Prisoners in Dachau Concentration Camp, Dachau, Germany

On April 29, 1945 Dachau was surrendered to the American Army by SS- Sturmscharfuhrer Heinrich Wicker. As U.S. troops neared the camp, they found more than 30 railroad cars filled with additional bodies brought to Dachau. Note the word "POLAK' is written on the chest of a dead Polish prisoner. Poles constituted the largest ethnic group in the Dachau camp during the war.

3. Pile of Dead Prisoners in Dachau Concentration Camp, Dachau, Germany

The town of Dachau dates back to the Middle Ages and at one time was home to many of Germany's artists.

4. Dachau In Ruins Around Time of Liberation of Concentration Camp, Dachau, Germany

Building in back cente and right, is still burning as people carry what belongings they have left with them in the streets.

5. German Citizens After U.S. Occupation of City, Germany

Information included with the photograph,"Overall view showing the damage done by the RAF and the U.S. Eighth Air Force to the Deutsche Dunlop A.G. Tire and rubber factory at Hanau. The widespread destruction in this plant severely cut part of the German tire production for motor vehicles. This part of the plant ceased to produce after the last air attack that left it the mass of twisted girders and rubble shown." See the back of the original photograph for more information.

6. Deutsche Dunlop A.G. Tire and Rubber Factory In Ruins, Hanau, Germany