[SC] Is it true that Birds don't fly over Aushwitz ?

Genghiz Cohen · 04-02-2013 2:23pm

maccored wrote: »

Occam's razor isnt a scientific reason.

I'm not even sure it's applicable in that scenario either.

beazee · 04-02-2013 2:44pm

Listen carefully on 0:26, just before he says: "The Nazi.." and then on 2:40 just before "two chimneys...".

But it is true one of the Red Cross volunteers said after the camp was liberated: "All I had with me in Auschwitz soak through with a strange, difficult to determine, sweet smell. Both clothing and food. It remained for months in the clothing after returning to Krakow. I also remember that birds spared camp at Auschwitz flying high over it."

HarrisonLennon · 06-05-2013 12:29pm

"As we were leaving the camp, a German army bus pulled up. Every on of those soldures was looking down at their boots as they walked into the camp. We were ordered not to make a sound. It was a walk of shame for those army lads."

I know this post is old, but as a WW2 enthusiast I couldn't help but comment on your above quote. It's absurd that you would think that about the German soldiers. And 100% wrong

The German Army are a completely separate organisation from the Nazi's defence forces

The Waffen SS
Luftwaffe
The Werhmacht

They share no comparison to the German Army's views, believes and responsibilities.

It's bizzarre you should think that. That's like assuming a US marine would feel responsible or shamed for the crimes of the Klu Klux Klan.

They were showing respect that day, not shame.

YerfiRitpal · 23-03-2015 2:31am

I know this is an old post, but I just had to comment.

Apparently the same phenomenon occurs at Loch Katrine, in the Trossachs in Scotland. Now I've been to this place. It's a massive tourist attraction with many hill walkers and locals alike, visiting it.

As far as I know, nothing bad has happened at this location. That's not to say that I'm right of course, as I'm sure the place is steeped in history given it's location.

The Trossachs is a wooded glen or valley so there is plenty of vegetation and trees to keep the little dickie birds more than happy. I can't say I remember hearing or seeing any birds, but I wasn't listening or looking out for them.

Seeing that the place is only about an hour from where I live, I think I might take a trip up to find out if this is actually true, more to satisfy my own curiosity than anything else and find out if there is any truth to it or if it is no more than an urban legend! Part of me wants it to be true though....

23-03-2015 1:35pm

Well above we have already seen that its false and the same goes for the Trossachs ...

4:48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xCrkqj0bFw

Common gull over loch Katrine
http://tomgradwellphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2088Trossachs-3-2-1024x623.jpg

Standman · 11-04-2015 2:03am

Originally posted this pic on the second page, but link seems to have expired:

Heckler · 11-04-2015 2:34am

I guess its a nice idea but really its attributing human emotion and responses to birds. I can accept that the functioning death camps may have kept birds away due to the stench. The idea of primordial memory and instinctive flight or flight (no pun intended) can't be discounted either.

Ever been in a situation or location where every aspect of your being has said to get the hell out of there for no specific reason ? I have. Don't know if was justified or not because I legged it. Its called 'gut' instinct or a 'hunch'. Research it and find out how many people were saved or saved someone else by relying on it.

I've never been to the camps. Closest to the I've been to the slaughter of WW2 s probably the landing beaches at Normandy. Nowadays kids play there and make sandcastles.

[SC] Is it true that Birds don't fly over Aushwitz ?

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