Witness History: Archive 2012 - Auschwitz Convoy Escape

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In 1943, a group of Belgian Jews escaped from a train bound for the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz.

In the only incident of its kind, they were helped by members of the Belgian resistance.

Witness speaks to Simon Gronowski, who at the age of 11, jumped from the train to safety.

PHOTO: Simon Gronowski with his parents (private collection)

Published on Wednesday, 18th April 2012.

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