French Refugees
While desperate for safety, many French citizens were forced underground to avoid capture and death from outside forces. These escapees were encamped in a quarry. LIkely, the Germans were above the ground searching for refugees after they invaded France. It was a very scary time for people who were expecting to live a normal life. This lifestyle was anything but...
Hitler's Bunker
For over a decade, Berghof was Hitler's secret mountain hideaway. Sometimes referred to as the Eagle's Nest, the location also served as one of his military headquarters during World War II. There is also some packed history behind these walls. In this house, Hitler and his wife took their own lives to avoid being secured by American troops. His reign of terror ended here.
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