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Gates of Hell

On the eightieth anniversary of V.E. Day, we recall a visit to one of the many awful corners of that infernal war.

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Dachau, Germany

May 9, 2007

Our meetings ended yesterday, but our hosts provided an extra night in the hotel so we could enjoy a full day in Munich.

But there was another place I thought I should go. I initially didn’t know if I could bring myself to do it. Yet I realized I must.

A couple days sampling fine arts, high altars, elegant architec…

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