Tag Archives: Germany

11.07.2018
Youth encounter in Bergen-Belsen

Photos from the encounter in Bergen-Belsen, Germany, on 18-24 March 2018 of the History begins in the family youth international project 2017-2018

02.04.2018
Sigrid Henning

I was born on 15.02.1945 during a bomb attack. My mother and the midwife were left alone, because all the other neighbours had run for cover in a neighbour’s cellar.

29.03.2018
Oliver Jagolski

My father, Oliver Jagolski, talks about his experiences with coming to terms with the family’s history. Yet, despite all efforts, a lot of questions remain unanswered.

20.02.2016
Stefania Jasińska

“Get out of here!” For the journey from Osiek to Grojec we were given one carriage for two families. We weren’t allowed to take anything with us. My brother Grzegorz arrived from Kęty and told me to take the cow. I went to the stables and led the cow out, but one of the Germans … Continue reading Stefania Jasińska →

17.02.2016
Karl Juesten

In August 1943 you were conscripted to the Reichsarbeitsdienst(labour service). What was the course of events? I had completed the last year at the town’s school, which was turned into a grammar school after the war. But the lessons were given like at a grammar school. That’s why I would have had to go to … Continue reading Karl Juesten →

01.02.2016
Barbara Wyciszkiewicz

For obvious reasons, you cannot remember the war yourself, but according to our family stories you are able to tell me about the fates of your parents. Let’s begin with your mother – what can you tell me about her fate during World War II? As you rightly said, I don’t remember the war, I … Continue reading Barbara Wyciszkiewicz →

10.09.2015
The Bergen-Belsen Memorial

After the outbreak of World War II, the Wehrmacht set up a camp for Belgian and French prisoners of war in huts at the edge of the Bergen Military Training Area.