When were people in concentration camps liberated?

Answer 1

liberationThe concentration camps were liberated by the allies. At that time the Russians were part of the allied forces, but when they "liberated" the concentration camps, it was done with the rampant killing of some of the survivors. Other liberators were humane in their treatment of those who were still waiting to be freed. One interesting but tragic note is that Burgen Beltzen was liberated only three weeks after Anne Frank died. What could the world have been told if only the liberation had taken place a month earlier. This little girl's voice is still crying out to us over 60 years later, "I still believe there is basic good in everyone." I'm sorry dear Anne, but after living 65 years and seeing so much hatred and savagery, I respectfully disagree.

Answer 2

Concentration camps were liberated by the Allies; such as America, USSR, and Britain. Although unprepared, they gave the prisoners food (although it may not be alot (like a ball of rice) at least it kept most people alive. (later after the war all of the unfreed camps had cans of rich fattening foods that did more harm than good (most of it was thrown back up)) and medical care was horrendous. if you had a broken foot you could live but if you got very sick you would be put down. The Axis were chaotic, and a shock to the world.

Answer 3

In most cases the SS guards fled (or tried to flee) when the Allies got close to the camps. The main difficulty for the Allies was usually reaching the camps, not the actual liberation.

Answer 4

generally they drove up to the gates and walked in.

I do not recall any fighting (by the allies) to liberate the camps, many camps were already under the control of the inmates.

Answer 5

They were liberated when the war ended, in 1945.

Answer 6

generally all or most of the Nazi guards left. Then the allies came along and freed the inmates.