They Made news Prog 3, part 11: Sam Greenwald talks of bombing missions and Mike Lewis talks of filming in the Belsen Co

The transcript details a filmmaker's experience during WWII, capturing bombing missions over Germany and the harrowing discovery of a prison camp. It reflects on the horrors witnessed, the rescue efforts, and the broader implications of war, highlighting the suffering of both prisoners and guards, and the failure of institutions to prevent such atrocities.

What was the main purpose of the narrator's filming during the bombings in Germany?

• To analyze the effectiveness of bombings for military commanders

• To capture the beauty of the German landscape

• To create a documentary for public viewing

• To document the daily life of German citizens

What did the narrator find most shocking upon entering the German prison camp?

• The luxurious living conditions of the prisoners

• The number of guards present

• The advanced technology used in the camp

• The sight of numerous dead bodies and the stench of death

What was the condition of the guards at the prison camp according to the narrator?

• They suffered alongside the prisoners

• They were frequently rotated out of the camp

• They were well-fed and healthy

• They were indifferent to the prisoners' plight

How did the local German population react to the photographs of the camp?

• They denied the existence of such camps

• They were aware and supportive of the camp's operations

• They were indifferent

• They were shocked and cried upon seeing them

What does the narrator suggest could have prevented the atrocities at the camps?

• Increased military presence in the area

• Bombing the railway lines leading to the camps

• Better communication between the Allies

• More efficient camp management

What role did the narrator believe religious institutions could have played during the war?

• Providing financial support to the war effort

• Speaking out against the crimes being committed

• Offering refuge to soldiers

• Organizing peace talks between nations

What realization did the narrator have about the German workforce during the war?

• They were primarily women

• They included many foreigners from occupied territories

• They were mostly elderly and children

• They were all German citizens