The liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp by British and Canadian troops in April 1945 revealed the horrific reality of Nazi atrocities, with thousands of unburied corpses and emaciated survivors. The camp's notoriety stemmed from its preserved evidence of suffering, unlike other camps that were destroyed. Commemoration events are held to honor the victims, with notable attendees including British Jews and dignitaries. The camp's remnants have largely been removed, but memorials remain to honor the dead.