A Holocaust train to freedom

Published: 8 October 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

The Holocaust train that led Jews to freedom instead of death – Ofer Aderet – Haaretz 07.10.16
After stumbling upon an amazing photograph at WWII veteran's home, a history teacher from a small New York town embarks on a search to discover the extraordinary rescue story behind it.

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