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Behind the Swastika: Nazi Atrocities

1945 5 min
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This short documentary reveals the atrocities that occurred in German concentration camps during World War II. With images of suffering humans and mass graves, this film depicts the events that transpired under Hitler's rule and the condition of the prisoners when they were liberated by the Allied Forces. This newsreel was produced by the NFB at the end of the Second World War and therefore does not convey the full scope of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. It contains disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Behind the Swastika: Nazi Atrocities

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This short documentary reveals the atrocities that occurred in German concentration camps during World War II. With images of suffering humans and mass graves, this film depicts the events that transpired under Hitler's rule and the condition of the prisoners when they were liberated by the Allied Forces.

This newsreel was produced by the NFB at the end of the Second World War and therefore does not convey the full scope of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. It contains disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised.

This work contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Foreign Countries War, Conflict and Peace - World War II Archival Films All subjects

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Ages 16 to 17
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History - World War II
A dramatic introduction to the atrocities committed during World War II. Suggest reasons why this film was made in 1945. Does the film offer a balanced view of the realities of war? Are today’s prisoners of war treated differently by their captors? Explain, citing specific references.
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