History Hook: Belsen concentration camp 1945

Ella from the National Archives introduces a lesson on the Belson concentration camp. She explains how to find and analyze historical documents, using a telegram as an example. The session covers the significance of document references, the use of telegrams during WWII, and the Holocaust. Students are encouraged to ask questions and think critically about the documents they examine.

What role did telegrams play during the Second World War?

What can be inferred about the delay in the delivery of telegrams during the war?

How does the language used in historical documents reflect the events of the time?

What information do the records at the National Archives provide about the Holocaust?