The story
The 2nd Armored/30th Infantry rescued a slave train in Zelich on 13 April, 45. There were 2500 Jewish inmates on this train, and the circumstances were similar - they were being moved from munitions factories to death camps ahead of the approaching allies.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.