Nuclear Test Explosion, 1945
A mother and son watch a nuclear test explosion from their home. At the time, the dangers of radiation were still unknown, and over 500 atmospheric nuclear weapons tests were conducted around the world from 1945 to 1980. The radiation from nuclear fallout might have led to 11,000 deaths caused by thyroid cancer.
Buchenwald, 1945
During the liberation of Buchenwald, a Russian prisoner of the concentration camp points out a Nazi guard who exhibited particular cruelty and sadism. Prior to the arrival of the American army, Buchenwald was partially evacuated by Germans from April 6, 1945, until April 11, 1945. Thousands of prisoners were forced to join the evacuation marches.