Rail cars, discovered by Soviet forces, containing bundles to be shipped to Germany. [LCID: 85745]
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Rail cars containing confiscated belongings to be shipped to Germany.

Rail cars discovered by Soviet forces and containing possessions taken from deportees. This abandoned train was on the way to Germany loaded with personal effects (in this case, pillows) taken from Auschwitz victims. Auschwitz, Poland, after January 27, 1945.


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