U.S. Army liberates Buchenwald On April 11, 1945 soldiers from the 6th Armored Division, part of the Third Army liberated the Buchenwald main camp. Emil received food and clothing from the Americans. Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window