Glimpses of the Olympic Village in Nazi Germany Show Tragic History

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One of history’s most embarrassing moments was the Nazi reign. And during that time, the rest of the world continued to operate, however sad the circumstances may have been. In 1936, the Olympic events had to take place, and Hitler at that time, wanted to showcase National Socialism to the rest of the world. The games then were shrouded in myth and tragedy, but the leader of the third Reich wanted no expense spared.

What was once a venue for unity has now dilapidated, but who can blame the world for not wanting to look back to this moment in history?

Elstal Village

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The 1936 Olympic games were held in Berlin, Germany. The Elstal Olympic Village was built to invite players from all four corners of the globe to participate in the highly esteemed event. The venue plans were already in place even before Hitler came into power, but what disgusted many people was how he flaunted his agenda in the entire thing.

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