Buchenwald Memorial in Weimar, Thuringia, Germany — Central Europe
Camp Fence and the Watchtowers 3, 4 and 5, April 1945
Lagerzaun und Wachtόrme 3, 4 und 5, April 1945
Photographed by Probably Allied Forces, April 1945
1. Camp Fence and the Watchtowers 3, 4 and 5, April 1945 Marker
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Erected by Buchenwald Memorial Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list.
Location. 51° 1.267′ N, 11° 14.812′ E. Marker is in Weimar, Thόringen (Thuringia). It is in Buchenwald Memorial. It can be reached from Buchenwald. Follow the signs. Site is approximately 10 km NW of Weimar, off Blutstraίe, west of Ettersburger Straίe (L1054). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Buchenwald 7, Weimar TH 99427, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: SS Guard Detail Splinter Protection Trench (here, next to this marker); Guard Path of the SS Guard Detail (here, next to this marker); Soviet Prisoners of War Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Soviet Prisoners of War / Sowjetische Kriegsgefangene (about 150 meters away); Gate building / Torgebδude (about 150 meters away); Dog Compound / Hundezwinger
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Also see . . .
1. Buchenwald Memorial Official Site. (Submitted on September 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Buchenwald in USHMM Holocaust Encyclopedia. (Submitted on September 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Buchenwald: History & Overview. (Submitted on September 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. Buchenwald Concentration Camp. (Submitted on September 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2013
2. Camp Fence and the Watchtowers 3, 4 and 5, April 1945 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
