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Bombing over Buchenwald

Bombing over Buchenwald

While Americans drop bombs over the camp, Mr. Carter-Edwards stands among the devastation, watching as leaflets are dropped over the camp, reluctant to catch one in fear for his life.

Being Sick in Camp

Being Sick in Camp

While in the infirmary, Mr. Carter-Edwards witnesses the sick and dying prisoners all around him; the most horrific environment ever witnessed.

Closer to Freedom

Closer to Freedom

Mr. Carter-Edwards credits a doctor who treated him at camp and a young Dutch record keeper who kept his name off a list for quarry duty with ultimately saving his life.

Roll Call Twice a Day

Roll Call Twice a Day

While guards counted slaves, Mr. Carter-Edwards describes the helplessness he felt and emotional impact experienced while stepping over the bodies of sick and dying prisoners unable to assist them.

Depths of Desperation

Depths of Desperation

Surrounded by death, Mr. Carter-Edwards speaks about the feelings and belief he had of never getting out of Buchenwald alive.

Witnessing Both Sides of War

Witnessing Both Sides of War

Mr. Carter-Edwards recounts experiencing both sides of the war - fighting the enemy and later being held as their prisoner in a concentration camp.

Surviving to tell his Story

Surviving to tell his Story

Mr. Carter-Edwards explains the difficulty he faced trying to tell his story about his time in the concentration camp.

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